How to pronounce holdman
Say it like HOHLD-mun. Holdman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHLD).
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US American/ˈhoʊldmən/HOHLD-mun
UK British/ˈhəʊldmən/HOHLD-mun
- HOHLD
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Holdman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOHLDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of holdman
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOHLD-mun.
What does holdman mean?
noun
- A man employed in the hold of a ship to load and unload cargo.
Where does holdman come from?
From hold + -man.
Questions about saying holdman
How do you pronounce holdman?
Say HOHLD-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊldmən/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊldmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in holdman?
Holdman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHLD). Broken into parts: HOHLD · mun.
Is holdman 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 /ˈhəʊldmən/ (HOHLD-mun).