How to pronounce debtholder
Say it like DET-hohl-der. Debtholder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DET).
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- DET
- hohl
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Debtholder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 debtholder
- 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: DET-hohl-duh.
What does debtholder mean?
- An owner of a financial obligation of another party.
Where does debtholder come from?
From debt + holder.
Questions about saying debtholder
How do you pronounce debtholder?
Say DET-hohl-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛtˌhoʊldɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdɛtˌhəʊldə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in debtholder?
Debtholder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DET). Broken into parts: DET · hohl · der.
Is debtholder 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 /ˈdɛtˌhəʊldə/ (DET-hohl-duh).