How to pronounce holonym
Say it like HOL-uh-nim. Holonym has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOL).
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- HOL
- uh
- nim
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Holonym pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nimGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of holonym
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HOL-uh-nim.
What does holonym mean?
- A term that denotes the whole of which another term's referent is a part.“The word "face" is a holonym of the word "eye", which is a holonym of the word "retina".”
Where does holonym come from?
From hol- + -onym.
Questions about saying holonym
How do you pronounce holonym?
Say HOL-uh-nim. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑləˌnɪm/. In British English it is /ˈhɒləˌnɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in holonym?
Holonym has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOL). Broken into parts: HOL · uh · nim.
Is holonym 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 /ˈhɒləˌnɪm/ (HOL-uh-nim).