How to Pronounce "hollywood"
word
/ˈhɑɫiˌwʊd/
HAH-lee-wuud
/ˈhɒliˌwʊd/
HO-lee-wuud
Definition
Hollywood is a district in Los Angeles, California, famous for the American film industry. It is also used to mean the world of big-budget movies, celebrities, and mainstream US entertainment in general.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈhɑɫiˌwʊd/
British English
/ˈhɒliˌwʊd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAH-lee-wuud
UK
HO-lee-wuud
Listen in Context
She wants to work in Hollywood one day.
That actor became famous in Hollywood.
We watched a Hollywood movie last night.
He moved to LA chasing the Hollywood dream.