How to pronounce Oakland
Say it like OHK-lund. Oakland has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OHK).
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US American/ˈoʊklənd/OHK-lund
UK British/ˈəʊklənd/OHK-lund
- OHK
- lund
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oakland pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lundKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Oakland
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OHK-lund.
What does Oakland mean?
noun
- a city in western California on San Francisco Bay opposite San Francisco; primarily and industrial urban center
Questions about saying Oakland
How do you pronounce Oakland?
Say OHK-lund. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊklənd/. In British English it is /ˈəʊklənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Oakland?
Oakland has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OHK). Broken into parts: OHK · lund.
Is Oakland pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈəʊklənd/ (OHK-lund).