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How to pronounce newfoundland

newfoundland
/ˈnuːfəndlənd/
3 syllables, stress on the first

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Newfoundland, sound by sound

/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/uː/as in foodA long “oo” with rounded lips.
/f/as in fiveUpper teeth on the lower lip, no voice.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/d/as in dayTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/d/as in dayTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce newfoundland?

Newfoundland is pronounced /ˈnuːfəndlənd/ in American English.

How many syllables are in newfoundland?

Newfoundland has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in newfoundland?

The first syllable: /ˈnuːfəndlənd/.

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