How to pronounce holdout
Say it like HOHL-dowt. Holdout has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHL).
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- HOHL
- dowt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Holdout 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.
- dowtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of holdout
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOHL-dowt.
What does holdout mean?
- One who refuses to give consent to an agreement in the hope of an improved offer; one who holds out; one who clings to a cause that has been mostly abandoned.
- A device for cheating at card games by covertly holding a card out of play until it is wanted.
Where does holdout come from?
Deverbal from hold out.
Questions about saying holdout
How do you pronounce holdout?
Say HOHL-dowt. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊlˌdaʊt/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊlˌdaʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in holdout?
Holdout has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHL). Broken into parts: HOHL · dowt.
Is holdout 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 /ˈhəʊlˌdaʊt/ (HOHL-dowt).