How to pronounce holmes
Say it like HOHMZ. Holmes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- HOHMZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Holmes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOHMZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of holmes
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOHMZ.
What does holmes mean?
- An informal term of address, like man or dude.“Hey, holmes! What's up?”
- plural of holme How to pronounce holme
Where does holmes come from?
Possibly from homeboy + -s (hypocoristic suffix), with the spelling influenced by Sherlock Holmes.
Questions about saying holmes
How do you pronounce holmes?
Say HOHMZ. The American pronunciation is /hoʊmz/. In British English it is /həʊmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in holmes?
Holmes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HOHMZ.
Is holmes 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 /həʊmz/ (HOHMZ).