How to pronounce holm
Say it like HOHM. Holm is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- HOHM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Holm pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of holm
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOHM.
What does holm mean?
- Small island, islet.
- An island in a lake, river or estuary; an eyot.
- Rich flat land near a river, prone to flooding.
- Common holly (Ilex aquifolium).
- A holm oak (Quercus ilex), a common evergreen oak of Europe.
Where does holm come from?
Cognate with Old Saxon holm, Middle Low German holm, German Holm, Middle Dutch holm, Danish holm, Swedish holme, Norwegian Bokmål holme, Icelandic hólmur.
Words that rhyme with holm
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of holm.
Words that sound like holm
Questions about saying holm
How do you pronounce holm?
Say HOHM. The American pronunciation is /hoʊm/. In British English it is /həʊm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in holm?
Holm is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HOHM.
Is holm pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /həʊm/ (HOHM).
What words sound the same as holm?
Holm sounds the same as home in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.