How to pronounce hollowed
Say it like HOL-ohd. Hollowed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOL).
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US American/ˈhɑloʊd/HOL-ohd
UK British/ˈhɒləʊd/HOL-ohd
- HOL
- ohd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hollowed 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.
- ohdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of hollowed
- 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-ohd.
What does hollowed mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of hollow How to pronounce hollow
Questions about saying hollowed
How do you pronounce hollowed?
Say HOL-ohd. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑloʊd/. In British English it is /ˈhɒləʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hollowed?
Hollowed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOL). Broken into parts: HOL · ohd.
Is hollowed 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 /ˈhɒləʊd/ (HOL-ohd).