How to pronounce holes
Say it like HOHLZ. Holes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/hoʊlz/HOHLZ
UK British/həʊlz/HOHLZ
- HOHLZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Holes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOHLZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of holes
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOHLZ.
What does holes mean?
noun
- plural of hole How to pronounce hole
- third-person singular simple present indicative of hole How to pronounce hole
Words that rhyme with holes
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of holes.
Questions about saying holes
How do you pronounce holes?
Say HOHLZ. The American pronunciation is /hoʊlz/. In British English it is /həʊlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in holes?
Holes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HOHLZ.
Is holes 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 /həʊlz/ (HOHLZ).