How to pronounce holodontid
Say it like hol-oh-DON-tid. Holodontid has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DON).
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- hol
- oh
- DON
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Holodontid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- holGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- DONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of holodontid
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: hol-oh-DON-tid.
What does holodontid mean?
- Any extinct lungfish of the family †Holodontidae.
Where does holodontid come from?
From translingual Holodontidae, from an obsolete genus name.
Questions about saying holodontid
How do you pronounce holodontid?
Say hol-oh-DON-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌhɑloʊˈdɑntɪd/. In British English it is /ˌhɒləʊˈdɒntɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in holodontid?
Holodontid has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DON). Broken into parts: hol · oh · DON · tid.
Is holodontid 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 /ˌhɒləʊˈdɒntɪd/ (hol-oh-DON-tid).