How to pronounce Holden
Say it like HOHL-dun. Holden has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHL).
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- HOHL
- dun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Holden 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.
- dunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Holden
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOHL-dun.
What does Holden mean?
- A lake in Lierne, Trøndelag, Norway.
- A lake in Steinkjer, Trøndelag, Norway.
Words that rhyme with Holden
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Holden.
Questions about saying Holden
How do you pronounce Holden?
Say HOHL-dun. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊldən/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊldən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Holden?
Holden has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHL). Broken into parts: HOHL · dun.
Is Holden 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 /ˈhəʊldən/ (HOHL-dun).