How to pronounce potholes
Say it like POT-hohlz. Potholes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POT).
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US American/ˈpɑtˌhoʊlz/POT-hohlz
UK British/ˈpɒtˌhəʊlz/POT-hohlz
- POT
- hohlz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Potholes 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.
- hohlzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of potholes
- 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-hohlz.
What does potholes mean?
noun
- plural of pothole How to pronounce pothole
Questions about saying potholes
How do you pronounce potholes?
Say POT-hohlz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑtˌhoʊlz/. In British English it is /ˈpɒtˌhəʊlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in potholes?
Potholes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POT). Broken into parts: POT · hohlz.
Is potholes 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 /ˈpɒtˌhəʊlz/ (POT-hohlz).