How to pronounce holard
Say it like HAH-lard. Holard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAH).
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US American/ˈhɑˌlɑrd/HAH-lard
UK British/ˈhɒˌlɑːd/HOL-ahd
- HAH
- lard
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Holard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lardGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of holard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HOL-ahd.
What does holard mean?
noun
- The total water content of a sample of soil
Questions about saying holard
How do you pronounce holard?
Say HAH-lard. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑˌlɑrd/. In British English it is /ˈhɒˌlɑːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in holard?
Holard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAH). Broken into parts: HAH · lard.
Is holard 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 /ˈhɒˌlɑːd/ (HOL-ahd).