How to pronounce penholder
Say it like PEN-hohl-der. Penholder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEN).
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- PEN
- hohl
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Penholder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- hohlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of penholder
- 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: PEN-hohl-duh.
What does penholder mean?
- A handle into which a nib or other penpoint is fitted to form a pen.
- A device for storing pens while they are not being used.
- A member of the United Nations Security Council with responsibility for a specified issue.
Where does penholder come from?
From pen + holder.
Questions about saying penholder
How do you pronounce penholder?
Say PEN-hohl-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛnˌhoʊldər/. In British English it is /ˈpɛnˌhəʊldə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in penholder?
Penholder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEN). Broken into parts: PEN · hohl · der.
Is penholder 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 /ˈpɛnˌhəʊldə/ (PEN-hohl-duh).