The correct spelling of the word "Holstine" is "Holstein" /ˈhoʊlˌstaɪn/. The word refers to a breed of dairy cattle that originate from the northern regions of Germany. The IPA phonetic transcription for "Holstein" is as follows: /ˈhoʊlˌstaɪn/. The first syllable "hol" is pronounced with an open "o" sound, while the second syllable "stein" is pronounced with a long "i" sound. The final syllable "-ein" is pronounced with an "ain" sound