How to pronounce freeholder
Say it like FREE-hohl-der. Freeholder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FREE).
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- FREE
- hohl
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Freeholder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- 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 freeholder
- 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: FREE-hohl-duh.
What does freeholder mean?
- A person who holds tenure by freehold
Where does freeholder come from?
From Middle English free holder, freholdere, equivalent to freehold + -er.
Questions about saying freeholder
How do you pronounce freeholder?
Say FREE-hohl-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈfriˌhoʊldɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfriːˌhəʊldə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in freeholder?
Freeholder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FREE). Broken into parts: FREE · hohl · der.
Is freeholder 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 /ˈfriːˌhəʊldə/ (FREE-hohl-duh).