How to Pronounce schiphol

English: Schiphol (Amsterdam Airport)

Say it like Skhip-hol

Phonetic breakdown

The word begins with the Dutch 'sch' sound, combining a sharp 's' with a guttural 'ch' (like the 'ch' in 'loch'), followed by 'ip' and a short 'hol'.

Common mistake

Non-native speakers often pronounce the 'sch' as 'sh' (making it sound like 'Shiphol') or 'sk' ('Skiphol'), missing the distinct Dutch guttural friction.

Usage tip

In Dutch, 'Schiphol' is a proper noun and is always capitalized, often preceded by 'Luchthaven' (airport) in official contexts.

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