How to pronounce Zealand
Say it like ZEE-lund. Zealand has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZEE).
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- ZEE
- lund
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zealand pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- lundKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Zealand
American and British speakers say Zealand in essentially the same way: /ˈzilənd/ in the US and /ˈziːlənd/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZEE-lund.
What does Zealand mean?
- The largest island of Denmark.
- Zeeland, the southwestern province of the Netherlands.
Where does Zealand come from?
Borrowed from Danish Sjælland.
Words that rhyme with Zealand
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Zealand.
Questions about saying Zealand
How do you pronounce Zealand?
Say ZEE-lund. The American pronunciation is /ˈzilənd/. In British English it is /ˈziːlənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Zealand?
Zealand has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZEE). Broken into parts: ZEE · lund.
Do Americans and Brits say Zealand the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈzilənd/ and the British form is /ˈziːlənd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.