How to pronounce policyholders
Say it like POL-uh-see-hohl-derz. Policyholders has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POL).
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- POL
- uh
- see
- hohl
- derz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Policyholders pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- hohlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- derzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of policyholders
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POL-uh-see-hohl-duz.
What does policyholders mean?
- plural of policyholder How to pronounce policyholder
Questions about saying policyholders
How do you pronounce policyholders?
Say POL-uh-see-hohl-derz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑləsiˌhoʊldɚz/. In British English it is /ˈpɒləsiˌhəʊldəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in policyholders?
Policyholders has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POL). Broken into parts: POL · uh · see · hohl · derz.
Is policyholders 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 /ˈpɒləsiˌhəʊldəz/ (POL-uh-see-hohl-duz).