How to pronounce noteholder
Say it like NOHT-hohl-der. Noteholder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOHT).
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- NOHT
- hohl
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Noteholder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- hohlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of noteholder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NOHT-hohl-duh.
What does noteholder mean?
- An entity holding a note, such as a promissory note.
Where does noteholder come from?
From note + holder.
Questions about saying noteholder
How do you pronounce noteholder?
Say NOHT-hohl-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈnoʊtˌhoʊldɚ/. In British English it is /ˈnəʊtˌhəʊldə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in noteholder?
Noteholder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOHT). Broken into parts: NOHT · hohl · der.
Is noteholder pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈnəʊtˌhəʊldə/ (NOHT-hohl-duh).