The Hague is a city in the western Netherlands, serving as the seat of the Dutch government and home to many international institutions. In usage, it refers to the urban area or to the city itself, and is often used with definite article. The pronunciation is notable for its silent or weak initial vowel in casual speech and a final glide that blends with the following sound. It is not pronounced as a straightforward two-word phrase in local Dutch, but in English it is heard as a compact proper noun.
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