How to pronounce ahold
Say it like uh-HOHLD. Ahold has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HOHLD).
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- uh
- HOHLD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ahold pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- HOHLDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of ahold
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-HOHLD.
What does ahold mean?
- A hold, grip, grasp.
Where does ahold come from?
From a + hold.
Words that rhyme with ahold
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ahold.
Questions about saying ahold
How do you pronounce ahold?
Say uh-HOHLD. The American pronunciation is /əˈhoʊld/. In British English it is /əˈhəʊld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ahold?
Ahold has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HOHLD). Broken into parts: uh · HOHLD.
Is ahold pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /əˈhəʊld/ (uh-HOHLD).