How to Pronounce "landslide"
word
ˈɫænˌsɫaɪd/, /ˈɫændˌsɫaɪd
LAND-slyd
lˈændslaɪd
LAND-slyd
Definition
A landslide is when a large amount of earth or rocks suddenly slides down a hill or mountain. It can also mean winning something, especially an election, by a very large margin.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫænˌsɫaɪd/, /ˈɫændˌsɫaɪd
British English
lˈændslaɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAND-slyd
UK
LAND-slyd
Listen in Context
The heavy rain caused a landslide on the mountain road.
He won the election in a landslide.
A landslide destroyed several houses in the village.
They celebrated all night after their landslide victory.