How to Pronounce Cloud-cuckoo-land

To pronounce "cloud-cuckoo-land", say CLOUDC-uck-ool-and — 4 syllables, IPA /klaʊdˈkʊkuːlænd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

17

Letters

/klaʊdˈkʊkuːlænd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “cloud-cuckoo-land”

"cloud-cuckoo-land" has 4 syllables: cloudc-uck-ool-and.

What does cloud-cuckoo-land mean?

noun

  1. An imaginary place where silly or unrealistic people metaphorically reside.

Synonyms

never-never land

Related words

cloudcuckoolandcuckoonessclowndomcloudletcloudlingcockaignecocagnecloudery

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cloud-cuckoo-land"?▾

"Cloud-cuckoo-land" has 4 syllables: cloudc · uck · ool · and.

What is the IPA transcription of "cloud-cuckoo-land"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cloud-cuckoo-land" is /klaʊdˈkʊkuːlænd/.

What does "cloud-cuckoo-land" mean?▾

Cloud-cuckoo-land: An imaginary place where silly or unrealistic people metaphorically reside.

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