How to pronounce potholed
Say it like POT-hohld. Potholed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POT).
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- POT
- hohld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Potholed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- hohldGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of potholed
- 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: POT-hohld.
What does potholed mean?
- Having potholes in its surface
Where does potholed come from?
From pothole + -ed.
Questions about saying potholed
How do you pronounce potholed?
Say POT-hohld. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑtˌhoʊld/. In British English it is /ˈpɒtˌhəʊld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in potholed?
Potholed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POT). Broken into parts: POT · hohld.
Is potholed pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈpɒtˌhəʊld/ (POT-hohld).