How to pronounce holme
Say it like HOHLM. Holme is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- HOHLM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Holme pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOHLMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of holme
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOHLM.
What does holme mean?
- Alternative form of holm.
Where does holme come from?
From Middle English holm (“an island”), from Old Norse holmr, from Proto-Germanic *hulmaz.
Questions about saying holme
How do you pronounce holme?
Say HOHLM. The American pronunciation is /hoʊlm/. In British English it is /həʊlm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in holme?
Holme is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HOHLM.
Is holme 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 /həʊlm/ (HOHLM).