How to pronounce hollyhock
Say it like HOL-ee-hok. Hollyhock has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOL).
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- HOL
- ee
- hok
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hollyhock 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- hokKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of hollyhock
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HOL-ee-hok.
What does hollyhock mean?
- Any of several flowering plants of the genus Alcea in the Malvaceae family.
Where does hollyhock come from?
Apparently so called for being brought from the Holy Land; compare an old name for it in Medieval Latin cauli Sancti Cuthberti (“St.
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Questions about saying hollyhock
How do you pronounce hollyhock?
Say HOL-ee-hok. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑlihɑk/. In British English it is /ˈhɒlihɒk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hollyhock?
Hollyhock has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOL). Broken into parts: HOL · ee · hok.
Is hollyhock 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 /ˈhɒlihɒk/ (HOL-ee-hok).