To pronounce "badlands", say BADL-ands — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbæd.lændz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈbæd.lændz/
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"badlands" has 2 syllables: badl-ands. It rhymes with stands and demands, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Badlands" has 2 syllables: badl · ands.
The IPA transcription of "badlands" is /ˈbæd.lændz/.
Badlands: An arid terrain characterized by severe erosion of sedimentary rocks.
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