How to pronounce Sutherland
Say it like SUHTH-er-lund. Sutherland has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHTH).
- SUHTH
- er
- lund
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sutherland pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep 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 Sutherland
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUHTH-uh-lund.
What does Sutherland mean?
- A former county of Scotland, since 1975 part of Highland region and council area.
- A town in the Northern Cape, South Africa.
- A small city in O'Brien County, Iowa.
Where does Sutherland come from?
In some cases, the surname may represent the equivalent formation in Old English.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- joan sutherland
- dame joan sutherland
Questions about saying Sutherland
How do you pronounce Sutherland?
Say SUHTH-er-lund. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌðɚlənd/. In British English it is /ˈsʌðələnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Sutherland?
Sutherland has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHTH). Broken into parts: SUHTH · er · lund.
Is Sutherland 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 /ˈsʌðələnd/ (SUHTH-uh-lund).