How to pronounce alcoholiday
Say it like al-kuh-HAH-luh-day. Alcoholiday has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HAH).
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- al
- kuh
- HAH
- luh
- day
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alcoholiday pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- alGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- HAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of alcoholiday
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: al-kuh-HOL-ih-day.
What does alcoholiday mean?
- A holiday or leisure time spent drinking alcohol.
- A period of time during which one intentionally abstains from drinking alcohol.
Where does alcoholiday come from?
Blend of alcohol + holiday.
Questions about saying alcoholiday
How do you pronounce alcoholiday?
Say al-kuh-HAH-luh-day. The American pronunciation is /ˌælkəˈhɑləˌdeɪ/. In British English it is /ˌælkəˈhɒlɪdeɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alcoholiday?
Alcoholiday has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HAH). Broken into parts: al · kuh · HAH · luh · day.
Is alcoholiday pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌælkəˈhɒlɪdeɪ/ (al-kuh-HOL-ih-day).