How to pronounce holder
Say it like HOHL-der. Holder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHL).
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- HOHL
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Holder 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.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of holder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOHL-duh.
What does holder mean?
- a holding device“a towel holder”“a cigarette holder”
- a person who holds something“they held two hostages”“he holds the trophy”
- the person who is in possession of a check or note or bond or document of title that is endorsed to him or to whoever holds it“the bond was marked `payable to bearer'”
Where does holder come from?
From hold + -er.
Words that rhyme with holder
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of holder.
Questions about saying holder
How do you pronounce holder?
Say HOHL-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊldɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊldə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in holder?
Holder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHL). Broken into parts: HOHL · der.
Is holder 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 /ˈhəʊldə/ (HOHL-duh).