How to pronounce Hollywood
Say it like HOL-ee-wuud. Hollywood has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOL).
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- HOL
- ee
- wuud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hollywood 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- wuudGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of Hollywood
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HOL-ih-wuud.
What does Hollywood mean?
- the film industry of the United States
- a district of Los Angeles long associated with the American film industry
- of or relating to the film industry in the United States“a Hollywood actor”
Questions about saying Hollywood
How do you pronounce Hollywood?
Say HOL-ee-wuud. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑliˌwʊd/. In British English it is /ˈhɒlɪˌwʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Hollywood?
Hollywood has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOL). Broken into parts: HOL · ee · wuud.
Is Hollywood 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 /ˈhɒlɪˌwʊd/ (HOL-ih-wuud).