How to pronounce Sunderland
Say it like SUHN-der-lund. Sunderland has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHN).
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- SUHN
- der
- lund
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sunderland pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- lundKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Sunderland
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUHN-duh-lund.
What does Sunderland mean?
- A city and metropolitan borough of Tyne and Wear.
Where does Sunderland come from?
From sunder + -land (see Wikipedia article for further etymological information).
Questions about saying Sunderland
How do you pronounce Sunderland?
Say SUHN-der-lund. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌndɚlənd/. In British English it is /ˈsʌndələnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Sunderland?
Sunderland has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHN). Broken into parts: SUHN · der · lund.
Is Sunderland 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 /ˈsʌndələnd/ (SUHN-duh-lund).