How to Pronounce Land

To pronounce "land", say LAND — one syllable, IPA /lænd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/lænd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “land”

"land" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with reprimand and command, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: lande — easy to mix up when writing.

What does land mean?

noun

  1. The part of Earth which is not covered by oceans or other bodies of water.

    “Most insects live on land.”

  2. Real estate or landed property; a partitioned and measurable area which is owned and on which buildings can be erected.

    “There are 50 acres of land in this estate.”

verb

  1. To descend to a surface, especially from the air.

    “The plane is about to land.”

  2. To alight, to descend from a vehicle.

adjective

  1. Of or relating to land.
  2. Residing or growing on land.

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Words that rhyme with land

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

reprimandcommandexpanddemandunderstandbandbrandstandoffhandgrandhinterlandhand

Related words

groundonshoreshoreearthsoilstateoverlandfarming

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "land"?▾

"Land" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "land"?▾

The IPA transcription of "land" is /lænd/.

What does "land" mean?▾

Land: The part of Earth which is not covered by oceans or other bodies of water.

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