How to pronounce Nederland
Say it like NED-er-lund. Nederland has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NED).
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- NED
- er
- lund
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nederland pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- lundKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Nederland
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NED-uh-lund.
What does Nederland mean?
- a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level
Questions about saying Nederland
How do you pronounce Nederland?
Say NED-er-lund. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɛdɚlənd/. In British English it is /ˈnɛdələnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Nederland?
Nederland has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NED). Broken into parts: NED · er · lund.
Is Nederland 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 /ˈnɛdələnd/ (NED-uh-lund).