How to pronounce wonderland
Say it like WUHN-der-land. Wonderland has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUHN).
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- WUHN
- der
- land
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wonderland pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WUHNSay 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.
- landGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of wonderland
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WUHN-duh-land.
What does wonderland mean?
- a place or scene of great or strange beauty or wonder
- an imaginary realm of marvels or wonders
Where does wonderland come from?
From wonder + land.
Questions about saying wonderland
How do you pronounce wonderland?
Say WUHN-der-land. The American pronunciation is /ˈwʌndɚˌlænd/. In British English it is /ˈwʌndəˌlænd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wonderland?
Wonderland has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUHN). Broken into parts: WUHN · der · land.
Is wonderland 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 /ˈwʌndəˌlænd/ (WUHN-duh-land).