How to pronounce hollanders
Say it like HAH-lun-derz. Hollanders has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAH).
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- HAH
- lun
- derz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hollanders 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.
- derzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of hollanders
- 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-duz.
What does hollanders mean?
- plural of hollander How to pronounce hollander
Questions about saying hollanders
How do you pronounce hollanders?
Say HAH-lun-derz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑləndɚz/. In British English it is /ˈhɒləndəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hollanders?
Hollanders has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAH). Broken into parts: HAH · lun · derz.
Is hollanders 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 /ˈhɒləndəz/ (HOL-un-duz).