How to pronounce Poland
Say it like POH-lund. Poland has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH).
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US American/ˈpoʊlənd/POH-lund
UK British/ˈpəʊlənd/POH-lund
- POH
- lund
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Poland pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POHSay 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 Poland
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POH-lund.
What does Poland mean?
proper noun
- A country in Central Europe. Official name: Republic of Poland. Capital and largest city: Warsaw.
Questions about saying Poland
How do you pronounce Poland?
Say POH-lund. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊlənd/. In British English it is /ˈpəʊlənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Poland?
Poland has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH). Broken into parts: POH · lund.
Is Poland 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 /ˈpəʊlənd/ (POH-lund).