How to pronounce holocausts
Say it like HAW-luh-kawsts. Holocausts has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAW).
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- HAW
- luh
- kawsts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Holocausts pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kawstsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of holocausts
American and British speakers say holocausts in essentially the same way: /ˈhɔləˌkɔsts/ in the US and /ˈhɔːləˌkɒsts/ in the UK.
British respelling: HAW-luh-kosts.
What does holocausts mean?
- plural of holocaust How to pronounce holocaust
- third-person singular simple present indicative of holocaust How to pronounce holocaust
Questions about saying holocausts
How do you pronounce holocausts?
Say HAW-luh-kawsts. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɔləˌkɔsts/. In British English it is /ˈhɔːləˌkɒsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in holocausts?
Holocausts has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAW). Broken into parts: HAW · luh · kawsts.
Do Americans and Brits say holocausts the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɔləˌkɔsts/ and the British form is /ˈhɔːləˌkɒsts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.