How to pronounce mishold
Say it like mis-HOHLD. Mishold has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HOHLD).
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- mis
- HOHLD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mishold pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- misKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- HOHLDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of mishold
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: mis-HOHLD.
What does mishold mean?
- To hold wrongly, badly, or amiss; lose hold (of); abuse; neglect.
- A wrong, bad, or faulty hold.
Where does mishold come from?
From Middle English misholden, from Old English mishealdan (“not to keep, to neglect, be careless”), equivalent to mis- + hold.
Words that rhyme with mishold
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mishold.
Questions about saying mishold
How do you pronounce mishold?
Say mis-HOHLD. The American pronunciation is /mɪsˈhoʊld/. In British English it is /mɪsˈhəʊld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mishold?
Mishold has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HOHLD). Broken into parts: mis · HOHLD.
Is mishold 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 /mɪsˈhəʊld/ (mis-HOHLD).