How to Pronounce "landslides"
word
ˈɫænˌsɫaɪdz/, /ˈɫændˌsɫaɪdz
LAND-slidez
lˈændslaɪdz
LAND-slidez
Definition
Landslides are sudden movements of soil, rocks, and debris down a slope, often caused by heavy rain, earthquakes, or loose ground. The word can also be used to describe a victory by a very large margin in elections.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫænˌsɫaɪdz/, /ˈɫændˌsɫaɪdz
British English
lˈændslaɪdz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAND-slidez
UK
LAND-slidez
Listen in Context
Heavy rains can cause landslides in the mountains.
The village was damaged by several landslides last year.
Landslides can block roads and make travel dangerous.
After days of rain, there were reports of landslides near the river.