How to pronounce holders
Say it like HOHL-derz. Holders has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHL).
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US American/ˈhoʊldɚz/HOHL-derz
UK British/ˈhəʊldəz/HOHL-duz
- HOHL
- derz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Holders 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.
- derzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of holders
- 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-duz.
What does holders mean?
noun
- plural of holder How to pronounce holder
Questions about saying holders
How do you pronounce holders?
Say HOHL-derz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊldɚz/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊldəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in holders?
Holders has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHL). Broken into parts: HOHL · derz.
Is holders 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 /ˈhəʊldəz/ (HOHL-duz).