How to pronounce smallholding
Say it like SMAWL-hohl-ding. Smallholding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMAWL).
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- SMAWL
- hohl
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smallholding pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SMAWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- hohlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of smallholding
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SMAWL-hohl-ding.
What does smallholding mean?
- A small farm.
- The owning of such a farm.
Where does smallholding come from?
From small + holding.
Questions about saying smallholding
How do you pronounce smallholding?
Say SMAWL-hohl-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈsmɔlˌhoʊldɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsmɔːlˌhəʊldɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smallholding?
Smallholding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMAWL). Broken into parts: SMAWL · hohl · ding.
Is smallholding pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈsmɔːlˌhəʊldɪŋ/ (SMAWL-hohl-ding).