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How to pronounce wetland

wetland
/ˈwetlænd/
2 syllables, stress on the first

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Wetland, sound by sound

/w/as in waterRound the lips as for “oo”, then open them at once. The teeth do not touch the lips.
/e/as in bedA short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/æ/as in catOpen the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/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 wetland?

Wetland is pronounced /ˈwetlænd/ in American English.

How many syllables are in wetland?

Wetland has 2 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in wetland?

The first syllable: /ˈwetlænd/.

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