How to pronounce pigeonholed
Say it like PIJ-un-hohld. Pigeonholed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIJ).
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- PIJ
- un
- hohld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pigeonholed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PIJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- hohldGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of pigeonholed
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PIJ-un-hohld.
What does pigeonholed mean?
- Categorized, compartmentalized
- Stuck in a predicament due to having behaved in a manner that was too narrow or myopic.
- simple past and past participle of pigeonhole How to pronounce pigeonhole
Questions about saying pigeonholed
How do you pronounce pigeonholed?
Say PIJ-un-hohld. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪdʒənˌhoʊld/. In British English it is /ˈpɪdʒənˌhəʊld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pigeonholed?
Pigeonholed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIJ). Broken into parts: PIJ · un · hohld.
Is pigeonholed 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 /ˈpɪdʒənˌhəʊld/ (PIJ-un-hohld).