How to pronounce bondholder
Say it like BOND-hohl-der. Bondholder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOND).
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- BOND
- hohl
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bondholder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BONDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- hohlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bondholder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOND-hohl-duh.
What does bondholder mean?
- The registered owner of a financial bond.
Where does bondholder come from?
From bond + holder.
Questions about saying bondholder
How do you pronounce bondholder?
Say BOND-hohl-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑndˌhoʊldɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbɒndˌhəʊldə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bondholder?
Bondholder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOND). Broken into parts: BOND · hohl · der.
Is bondholder pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbɒndˌhəʊldə/ (BOND-hohl-duh).