How to pronounce officeholder
Say it like AW-fus-hohl-der. Officeholder has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW).
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- AW
- fus
- hohl
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Officeholder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- fusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 officeholder
- 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: OF-us-hohl-duh.
What does officeholder mean?
- A person who holds an office, especially one appointed or elected to a public office.
Where does officeholder come from?
From office + holder.
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Questions about saying officeholder
How do you pronounce officeholder?
Say AW-fus-hohl-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔfəsˌhoʊldɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɒfəsˌhəʊldə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in officeholder?
Officeholder has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW). Broken into parts: AW · fus · hohl · der.
Is officeholder 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 /ˈɒfəsˌhəʊldə/ (OF-us-hohl-duh).