How to pronounce bondholders
Say it like BOND-hohl-derz. Bondholders has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOND).
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- BOND
- hohl
- derz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bondholders 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.
- derzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bondholders
- 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-duz.
What does bondholders mean?
- plural of bondholder How to pronounce bondholder
Questions about saying bondholders
How do you pronounce bondholders?
Say BOND-hohl-derz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑndˌhoʊldɚz/. In British English it is /ˈbɒndˌhəʊldəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bondholders?
Bondholders has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOND). Broken into parts: BOND · hohl · derz.
Is bondholders 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 /ˈbɒndˌhəʊldəz/ (BOND-hohl-duz).