How to pronounce Hollander
Say it like HAH-lun-der. Hollander has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAH).
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- HAH
- lun
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hollander pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of Hollander
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HOL-un-duh.
What does Hollander mean?
- A native or inhabitant of Holland (historical province in the Netherlands).
- A very hard, semi-glazed, green or dark brown brick, which will not absorb water.
- A Dutch rabbit.
Words that rhyme with Hollander
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Hollander.
Questions about saying Hollander
How do you pronounce Hollander?
Say HAH-lun-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑləndɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhɒləndə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Hollander?
Hollander has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAH). Broken into parts: HAH · lun · der.
Is Hollander pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈhɒləndə/ (HOL-un-duh).