Highlands meaning

UK US /ˈhaɪləndz/ 2 syllables

Highlands (noun): a mountainous region of northern Scotland famous for its rugged beauty; known for the style of dress (the kilt and tartan) and the clan system (now in disuse).

Definition of Highlands

  1. a mountainous region of northern Scotland famous for its rugged beauty; known for the style of dress (the kilt and tartan) and the clan system (now in disuse)

    Synonyms: Highlands of Scotland

    Type of: highland

    Related forms: Highlander

How to pronounce Highlands

Highlands is pronounced /ˈhaɪləndz/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 17 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with HI · words ending in DS · 9-letter words

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