How to pronounce holding
Say it like HOHL-ding. Holding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHL).
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- HOHL
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Holding 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.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of holding
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOHL-ding.
What does holding mean?
- the act of retaining something
- something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone“that hat is my property”“he is a man of property”
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with holding
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of holding.
Questions about saying holding
How do you pronounce holding?
Say HOHL-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊldɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊldɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in holding?
Holding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHL). Broken into parts: HOHL · ding.
Is holding 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 /ˈhəʊldɪŋ/ (HOHL-ding).