How to pronounce holdall
Say it like HOHL-dawl. Holdall has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHL).
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- HOHL
- dawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Holdall pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- dawlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of holdall
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOHL-dawl.
What does holdall mean?
- A large bag for carrying belongings while traveling.
- A book or similar printed work containing a wide variety of information.
Where does holdall come from?
Univerbation of hold + all.
Questions about saying holdall
How do you pronounce holdall?
Say HOHL-dawl. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊldɔl/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊldɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in holdall?
Holdall has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHL). Broken into parts: HOHL · dawl.
Is holdall pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈhəʊldɔːl/ (HOHL-dawl).