English pronunciation · Words Starting with H
Holland Pronunciation
Holland is pronounced HAH-luhnd, IPA /ˈhɑlənd/.
HAH-luhnd
US /ˈhɑlənd/
Syllables: HAH · luhnd (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
proper noun: The western region of the Netherlands, often used loosely for the whole country.
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Holland in a Sentence
- Her grandparents came from Holland.
- We cycled across Holland in a week.
- Holland is only two of the twelve provinces.
Common Mispronunciations of Holland
Not hoh-LAND
HAH takes the weight, and the second beat weakens to luhnd rather than landing on land.
Not HOH-luhnd
The o is short, as in holly.
Tip: Holland is a region and the Netherlands is the country, a difference Dutch speakers notice.
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