What is the local name for Netherlands?

In the local language, Netherlands is called Nederland. Pronounced: Nederland = NAY-der-lant (Dutch, soft 'd' at end)

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Q: How do you pronounce Netherlands?

Netherlands is pronounced NETH-er-lundz (/ˈnɛðərləndz/). NETH-er-lundz — the 'th' is soft as in 'the', not hard as in 'thing'. Also widely called Holland (though technically Holland refers to two provinces only).

NETH-er-lundz

/ˈnɛðərləndz/

음절 분해

NETHerlundz

NETH-er-lundz — the 'th' is soft as in 'the', not hard as in 'thing'. Also widely called Holland (though technically Holland refers to two provinces only).

현지인은 이렇게 발음해요

Nederland

Nederland = NAY-der-lant (Dutch, soft 'd' at end)

흔한 실수

HOL-undNET-her-landNETH-er-land (singular)

이름에 얽힌 흥미로운 사실

The Netherlands officially rebranded from 'Holland' to 'Netherlands' in 2020 to reflect the whole country, not just its western provinces. Their 'Total Football' philosophy in the 1970s changed how the world thinks about the game.