How to pronounce netherland
Say it like NETH-er-lund. Netherland has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NETH).
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- NETH
- er
- lund
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Netherland pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NETHSay 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 netherland
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NETH-uh-lund.
What does netherland mean?
- A supposed place to which one's spirit descends upon death; the netherworld.
Where does netherland come from?
From nether- + land.
Questions about saying netherland
How do you pronounce netherland?
Say NETH-er-lund. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɛðɚlənd/. In British English it is /ˈnɛðələnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in netherland?
Netherland has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NETH). Broken into parts: NETH · er · lund.
Is netherland 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 /ˈnɛðələnd/ (NETH-uh-lund).