How to pronounce keyholes
Say it like KEE-hohlz. Keyholes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE).
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US American/ˈkiˌhoʊlz/KEE-hohlz
UK British/ˈkiːˌhəʊlz/KEE-hohlz
- KEE
- hohlz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Keyholes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- hohlzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of keyholes
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KEE-hohlz.
What does keyholes mean?
noun
- plural of keyhole How to pronounce keyhole
- third-person singular simple present indicative of keyhole How to pronounce keyhole
Questions about saying keyholes
How do you pronounce keyholes?
Say KEE-hohlz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkiˌhoʊlz/. In British English it is /ˈkiːˌhəʊlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in keyholes?
Keyholes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE). Broken into parts: KEE · hohlz.
Is keyholes 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 /ˈkiːˌhəʊlz/ (KEE-hohlz).