How to pronounce holies
Say it like HOH-leez. Holies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH).
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US American/ˈhoʊliz/HOH-leez
UK British/ˈhəʊliz/HOH-leez
- HOH
- leez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Holies 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.
- leezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of holies
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOH-leez.
What does holies mean?
noun
- plural of holy. Used almost exclusively in Holy of Holies. How to pronounce holy
Questions about saying holies
How do you pronounce holies?
Say HOH-leez. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊliz/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊliz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in holies?
Holies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH). Broken into parts: HOH · leez.
Is holies 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 /ˈhəʊliz/ (HOH-leez).