How to pronounce runholder
Say it like RUHN-hohl-der. Runholder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHN).
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- RUHN
- hohl
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Runholder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- hohlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of runholder
- 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: RUHN-hohl-duh.
What does runholder mean?
- A person who leases or owns a run (“rural landholding for farming”), especially one for raising sheep.
Where does runholder come from?
From run (“rural landholding for farming, usually for running sheep”) + holder.
Questions about saying runholder
How do you pronounce runholder?
Say RUHN-hohl-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈrʌnˌhoʊldər/. In British English it is /ˈrʌnhəʊldə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in runholder?
Runholder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHN). Broken into parts: RUHN · hohl · der.
Is runholder 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 /ˈrʌnhəʊldə/ (RUHN-hohl-duh).