How to pronounce holier
Say it like HOH-lee-er. Holier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH).
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US American/ˈhoʊliɚ/HOH-lee-er
UK British/ˈhəʊliə/HOH-lee-uh
- HOH
- lee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Holier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of holier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOH-lee-uh.
What does holier mean?
adjective
- comparative form of holy: more holy; more sacred. How to pronounce holy
- comparative form of holey: more holey; more full of holes. How to pronounce holey
Questions about saying holier
How do you pronounce holier?
Say HOH-lee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊliɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊliə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in holier?
Holier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH). Broken into parts: HOH · lee · er.
Is holier pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈhəʊliə/ (HOH-lee-uh).