How to pronounce holovid
Say it like HOL-oh-vid. Holovid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOL).
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- HOL
- oh
- vid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Holovid 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- vidGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of holovid
- 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-vid.
What does holovid mean?
- A holographic projection of a series of images, like a video recording.
Where does holovid come from?
From holo- + vid.
Questions about saying holovid
How do you pronounce holovid?
Say HOL-oh-vid. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑloʊˌvɪd/. In British English it is /ˈhɒləʊˌvɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in holovid?
Holovid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOL). Broken into parts: HOL · oh · vid.
Is holovid 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 /ˈhɒləʊˌvɪd/ (HOL-oh-vid).