How to Pronounce "hispaniola"
word
hɪˌspɑˈŋoʊɫə
hi-spah-NOH-luh
ˌhɪspænˈjəʊlə
hi-span-YOH-luh
Definition
Hispaniola is a large Caribbean island that is shared by two countries: Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
IPA Transcription
American English
hɪˌspɑˈŋoʊɫə
British English
ˌhɪspænˈjəʊlə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
hi-spah-NOH-luh
UK
hi-span-YOH-luh
Listen in Context
Hispaniola is in the Caribbean Sea.
Haiti and the Dominican Republic are both on Hispaniola.
Many people visit Hispaniola for its beaches.
Christopher Columbus landed on Hispaniola in 1492.