How to pronounce holed
Say it like HOHLD. Holed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- HOHLD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Holed 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.
American vs British pronunciation of holed
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOHLD.
What does holed mean?
Words that rhyme with holed
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Words that sound like holed
Questions about saying holed
How do you pronounce holed?
Say HOHLD. The American pronunciation is /hoʊld/. In British English it is /həʊld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in holed?
Holed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HOHLD.
Is holed 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 /həʊld/ (HOHLD).
What words sound the same as holed?
Holed sounds the same as hold in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.