How to pronounce Holland
Say it like HOL-und. Holland has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOL).
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- HOL
- und
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Holland pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- undKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Holland
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HOL-und.
What does Holland mean?
- A historical province of the Netherlands.
- the Netherlands (a country in Western Europe).
- A historical kingdom in Europe.
Where does Holland come from?
From Old Dutch holt lant (“wood land”).
Questions about saying Holland
How do you pronounce Holland?
Say HOL-und. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑlənd/. In British English it is /ˈhɒlənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Holland?
Holland has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOL). Broken into parts: HOL · und.
Is Holland pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈhɒlənd/ (HOL-und).