IJsselmeer

geographical name

IJs·​sel·​meer ˈī-səl-ˌmer How to pronounce IJsselmeer (audio)
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variants or Lake Ijssel
ˈī-səl How to pronounce IJsselmeer (audio)
ˈā-
freshwater lake in the northern part of the Netherlands that is separated from the North Sea by a dike and bordered by reclaimed lands

Note: The IJsselmeer is part of the former Zuider Zee (an inlet of the North Sea).

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“IJsselmeer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/IJsselmeer. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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