How to pronounce slumberland
Say it like SLUHM-ber-land. Slumberland has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLUHM).
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- SLUHM
- ber
- land
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slumberland pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- berKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- landGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of slumberland
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SLUHM-buh-land.
What does slumberland mean?
- An imaginary place inhabited by those who are asleep; (by extension) the state of slumber.
Where does slumberland come from?
From slumber + -land.
Questions about saying slumberland
How do you pronounce slumberland?
Say SLUHM-ber-land. The American pronunciation is /ˈslʌmbɚˌlænd/. In British English it is /ˈslʌmbəˌlænd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slumberland?
Slumberland has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLUHM). Broken into parts: SLUHM · ber · land.
Is slumberland pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈslʌmbəˌlænd/ (SLUHM-buh-land).