How to pronounce holdfast
Say it like HOHL-fast. Holdfast has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHL).
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US American/ˈhoʊlˌfæst/HOHL-fast
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- HOHL
- fast
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Holdfast 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.
- fastGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
What does holdfast mean?
noun
- Something to or by which an object can be securely fastened.
- A root-like structure that anchors aquatic sessile organisms, such as seaweed, other sessile algae, stalked crinoids, benthic cnidarians, and sponges, to the substrate.
- The aspect of a character that experiences destructive temptation.
Where does holdfast come from?
Deverbal from hold fast.
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Questions about saying holdfast
How do you pronounce holdfast?
Say HOHL-fast. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊlˌfæst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in holdfast?
Holdfast has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHL). Broken into parts: HOHL · fast.