How to Pronounce "wetlands"
word
ˈwɛtˌɫændz
WET-landz
wˈɛtləndz
WET-luhndz
Definition
Areas of land that are usually covered with water, such as swamps, marshes, or bogs. Wetlands are important natural habitats for many plants and animals.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɛtˌɫændz
British English
wˈɛtləndz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WET-landz
UK
WET-luhndz
Listen in Context
Many birds live in wetlands.
Wetlands help clean the water.
We visited the city wetlands last weekend.
Many endangered species depend on healthy wetlands to survive.