How to pronounce holler
Say it like HOL-er. Holler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOL).
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- HOL
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Holler pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of holler
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HOL-uh.
What does holler mean?
- To yell or shout.“You can holler at your computer as much as you want, but it won't help anything.”
- To call out one or more words.
- To complain, to gripe.
- A yell, shout.“I heard a holler from over the fence.”
- Any communication to get somebody's attention.“If you need anything, just give me a holler.”
- A field holler.
- Alternative form of hollow (narrow valley between mountains).
Where does holler come from?
American variant of holla, hallo or hollo.
Words that rhyme with holler
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of holler.
Questions about saying holler
How do you pronounce holler?
Say HOL-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhɒlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in holler?
Holler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOL). Broken into parts: HOL · er.
Is holler 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 /ˈhɒlə/ (HOL-uh).