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