How to Pronounce Hinterlands

To pronounce "hinterlands", say HINT-erl-ands — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

HINT-erl-ands

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💡 Tip for remembering “hinterlands”

"hinterlands" has 3 syllables: hint-erl-ands. It rhymes with stands and demands, if that helps it stick.

What does hinterlands mean?

noun

  1. The land immediately next to, and inland from, a coast.
  2. The rural territory surrounding an urban area, especially a port.

Synonyms

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Words that rhyme with hinterlands

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standsdemandsunderstandsgrasslandscommandsmoorlandsshadowlandshandsstrandsexpandsreprimandsarmbands

Related words

backwoodsboondocksmainlandwildernessborderlandmoorlandsshadowlandsdrylands

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hinterlands"?▾

"Hinterlands" has 3 syllables: hint · erl · ands.

What does "hinterlands" mean?▾

Hinterlands: The land immediately next to, and inland from, a coast.

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