How to pronounce holloway
Say it like HOL-oh-way. Holloway has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOL).
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US American/ˈhɑloʊˌweɪ/HOL-oh-way
UK British/ˈhɒləweɪ/HOL-uh-way
- HOL
- oh
- way
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Holloway 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- wayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of holloway
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HOL-uh-way.
What does holloway mean?
noun
- A road or track that is significantly lower than the land on either side, not formed by recent engineering but possibly of much greater age.
Questions about saying holloway
How do you pronounce holloway?
Say HOL-oh-way. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑloʊˌweɪ/. In British English it is /ˈhɒləweɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in holloway?
Holloway has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOL). Broken into parts: HOL · oh · way.
Is holloway 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 /ˈhɒləweɪ/ (HOL-uh-way).