How to pronounce milkaholic
Say it like mil-kuh-HOL-ik. Milkaholic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HOL).
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- mil
- kuh
- HOL
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Milkaholic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- milKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- HOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of milkaholic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: mil-kuh-HOL-ik.
What does milkaholic mean?
- One who likes to drink milk, particularly an excessive amount.
Where does milkaholic come from?
From milk + -aholic.
Words that rhyme with milkaholic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of milkaholic.
Questions about saying milkaholic
How do you pronounce milkaholic?
Say mil-kuh-HOL-ik. The American pronunciation is /mɪlkəˈhɑlɪk/. In British English it is /mɪlkəˈhɒlɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in milkaholic?
Milkaholic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HOL). Broken into parts: mil · kuh · HOL · ik.
Is milkaholic 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 /mɪlkəˈhɒlɪk/ (mil-kuh-HOL-ik).