How to pronounce placeholder
Say it like PLAYS-hohl-der. Placeholder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAYS).
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- PLAYS
- hohl
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Placeholder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLAYSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- 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 placeholder
- 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: PLAYS-hohl-duh.
What does placeholder mean?
- Something used or included temporarily or as a substitute for something that is not known or must remain generic; that which holds, denotes or reserves a place for something to come later.“This data is a placeholder, so you'll want to include the real numbers as soon as you have them.”
- A non-editable caption initially displayed in a blank text box to indicate its function.
Where does placeholder come from?
From place + holder.
Questions about saying placeholder
How do you pronounce placeholder?
Say PLAYS-hohl-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈpleɪsˌhoʊldɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpleɪsˌhəʊldə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in placeholder?
Placeholder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAYS). Broken into parts: PLAYS · hohl · der.
Is placeholder 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 /ˈpleɪsˌhəʊldə/ (PLAYS-hohl-duh).