How to pronounce holing
Say it like HOH-ling. Holing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH).
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- HOH
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Holing 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.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of holing
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOH-ling.
What does holing mean?
- present participle and gerund of hole How to pronounce hole
- undercutting in a bed of coal in order to bring down the upper mass.
Words that rhyme with holing
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Questions about saying holing
How do you pronounce holing?
Say HOH-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in holing?
Holing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH). Broken into parts: HOH · ling.
Is holing 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 /ˈhəʊlɪŋ/ (HOH-ling).