How to Pronounce "bottomland"
word
ˈbɑ.təm.lænd
BAH-tum-land
ˈbɒt.əm.lænd
BOT-um-land
Definition
Flat, low-lying land near a river that is usually very fertile and often floods. Farmers often use bottomland for crops because of its rich soil.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɑ.təm.lænd
British English
ˈbɒt.əm.lænd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAH-tum-land
UK
BOT-um-land
Listen in Context
The farmer planted corn in the bottomland near the river.
After the flood, the bottomland was covered with rich soil.
The trees grew tall in the bottomland.
Many animals make their homes in the bottomland because of the water and plants.