How to pronounce hollyhocks
Say it like HOL-ee-hoks. Hollyhocks has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOL).
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- HOL
- ee
- hoks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hollyhocks 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.
- hoksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of hollyhocks
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HOL-ee-hoks.
What does hollyhocks mean?
- plural of hollyhock How to pronounce hollyhock
Questions about saying hollyhocks
How do you pronounce hollyhocks?
Say HOL-ee-hoks. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑliˌhɑks/. In British English it is /ˈhɒliˌhɒks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hollyhocks?
Hollyhocks has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOL). Broken into parts: HOL · ee · hoks.
Is hollyhocks 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 /ˈhɒliˌhɒks/ (HOL-ee-hoks).