How to pronounce Holstein
Say it like HOHL-steen. Holstein has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHL).
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US American/ˈhoʊlˌstin/HOHL-steen
UK British/ˈhəʊlˌstiːn/HOHL-steen
- HOHL
- steen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Holstein pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- steenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Holstein
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOHL-steen.
What does Holstein mean?
noun
- A breed of dairy cattle, distinctively colored in splotches of black and white.
- A breed of horse, thought to be the oldest of the warmblood breeds, used in show jumping.
Questions about saying Holstein
How do you pronounce Holstein?
Say HOHL-steen. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊlˌstin/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊlˌstiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Holstein?
Holstein has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHL). Broken into parts: HOHL · steen.
Is Holstein pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈhəʊlˌstiːn/ (HOHL-steen).