How to pronounce Swaziland
Say it like SWAH-zih-lund. Swaziland has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWAH).
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- SWAH
- zih
- lund
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Swaziland pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SWAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- zihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lundKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Swaziland
American and British speakers say Swaziland in essentially the same way: /ˈswɑzɪlənd/ in the US and /ˈswɑːzɪlænd/ in the UK.
British respelling: SWAH-zih-land.
What does Swaziland mean?
- a landlocked monarchy in southeastern Africa; member of the commonwealth that achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1968
Questions about saying Swaziland
How do you pronounce Swaziland?
Say SWAH-zih-lund. The American pronunciation is /ˈswɑzɪlənd/. In British English it is /ˈswɑːzɪlænd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Swaziland?
Swaziland has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWAH). Broken into parts: SWAH · zih · lund.
Do Americans and Brits say Swaziland the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈswɑzɪlənd/ and the British form is /ˈswɑːzɪlænd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.