How to Pronounce "promised land"
expression
ˈpɹɑməst/ /ˈɫænd
PRAH-muhst LAND
pɹˈɒmɪsd/ /lˈænd
pruh-MISED LAND
Definition
A place or situation that offers hope, freedom, and opportunities, often seen as a goal or dream. In a religious context, it refers to the land God promised to the Israelites in the Bible.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɹɑməst/ /ˈɫænd
British English
pɹˈɒmɪsd/ /lˈænd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PRAH-muhst LAND
UK
pruh-MISED LAND
Listen in Context
Many people see America as the promised land.
The Bible says the Israelites traveled to the promised land.
He left his hometown in search of his own promised land.
After years of hard work, she finally reached her promised land—a life of stability and happiness.