How to pronounce pigeonholes
Say it like PIJ-un-hohlz. Pigeonholes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIJ).
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- PIJ
- un
- hohlz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pigeonholes 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.
- hohlzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of pigeonholes
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PIJ-in-hohlz.
What does pigeonholes mean?
- plural of pigeonhole How to pronounce pigeonhole
- third-person singular simple present indicative of pigeonhole How to pronounce pigeonhole
Where does pigeonholes come from?
From pigeonhole + -s (suffix forming regular plurals of nouns and pluralia tantum; and third-person singular simple present indicative forms of verbs).
Questions about saying pigeonholes
How do you pronounce pigeonholes?
Say PIJ-un-hohlz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪdʒənˌhoʊlz/. In British English it is /ˈpɪdʒɪnhəʊlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pigeonholes?
Pigeonholes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIJ). Broken into parts: PIJ · un · hohlz.
Is pigeonholes 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 /ˈpɪdʒɪnhəʊlz/ (PIJ-in-hohlz).