How to pronounce hodl
Say it like HOD-ul. Hodl has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOD).
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- HOD
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hodl pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hodl
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HOD-ul.
What does hodl mean?
- To hoard a kind of cryptocurrency, especially bitcoin.
Where does hodl come from?
Originally a mistyping of hold, appearing in a forum post on December 18, 2013.
Words that rhyme with hodl
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Questions about saying hodl
How do you pronounce hodl?
Say HOD-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑdəl/. In British English it is /ˈhɒdəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hodl?
Hodl has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOD). Broken into parts: HOD · ul.
Is hodl pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈhɒdəl/ (HOD-ul).