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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How to Pronounce Netherlands

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/

Syllable Breakdown

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).

How Locals Say It

Nederland

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

Common Mistakes

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

Fun Fact About the Name

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.