scotland

/ˈskɒt.lənd/

Syllables scot·land

Stress SCOT-land

Phonics Breakdown

scot

/skɒt/

short o

land

/lənd/

schwa

Meaning

a country that is part of the United Kingdom, located north of England

Sound Reference

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scot=/skɒt/(Scott) + land=/lənd/(island)

Example

Scotland is famous for its beautiful highlands.