How to pronounce Scotland
Say it like SKOT-lund. Scotland has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOT).
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- SKOT
- lund
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scotland pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lundKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Scotland
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SKOT-lund.
What does Scotland mean?
- A constituent country of the United Kingdom, located in northwest Europe to the north of England.
Where does Scotland come from?
From Middle English Scotland, Scotlond, from Old English Sċotland (“Ireland", later also "Scotland”, literally “land of the Scots”), equivalent to Scot + -land.
Questions about saying Scotland
How do you pronounce Scotland?
Say SKOT-lund. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɑtlənd/. In British English it is /ˈskɒtlənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Scotland?
Scotland has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOT). Broken into parts: SKOT · lund.
Is Scotland pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈskɒtlənd/ (SKOT-lund).