How to pronounce holaxonian
Say it like hol-uk-SOH-nee-un. Holaxonian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SOH).
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- hol
- uk
- SOH
- nee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Holaxonian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- holGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of holaxonian
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: hol-uk-SOH-nee-un.
What does holaxonian mean?
- Any soft coral of the suborder Holaxonia
Questions about saying holaxonian
How do you pronounce holaxonian?
Say hol-uk-SOH-nee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌhɑləkˈsoʊniən/. In British English it is /ˌhɒləkˈsəʊniən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in holaxonian?
Holaxonian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SOH). Broken into parts: hol · uk · SOH · nee · un.
Is holaxonian 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 /ˌhɒləkˈsəʊniən/ (hol-uk-SOH-nee-un).