How to pronounce cardholder
Say it like KARD-hohl-der. Cardholder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KARD).
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- KARD
- hohl
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cardholder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KARDSay 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 cardholder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KAHD-hohl-duh.
What does cardholder mean?
- A case for holding cards, as credit cards, bankcards, or business cards.
- An authorized user of a card that is used for financial transactions, etc.
Where does cardholder come from?
From card + holder.
Questions about saying cardholder
How do you pronounce cardholder?
Say KARD-hohl-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrdˌhoʊldɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːdˌhəʊldə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cardholder?
Cardholder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KARD). Broken into parts: KARD · hohl · der.
Is cardholder 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 /ˈkɑːdˌhəʊldə/ (KAHD-hohl-duh).