How to pronounce hollo
Say it like HOL-oh. Hollo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOL).
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- HOL
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hollo 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.
- ohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of hollo
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOL-oh.
What does hollo mean?
- Hey, hello
- hello (expressing puzzlement or discovery)
- A cry of "hollo"
- To cry "hollo"
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Words that rhyme with hollo
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Words that sound like hollo
Questions about saying hollo
How do you pronounce hollo?
Say HOL-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑˌloʊ/. In British English it is /ˈhɒˌləʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hollo?
Hollo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOL). Broken into parts: HOL · oh.
Is hollo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈhɒˌləʊ/ (HOL-oh).
What words sound the same as hollo?
Hollo sounds the same as hollow in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.