How to pronounce stadholder
Say it like STAD-hohl-der. Stadholder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAD).
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- STAD
- hohl
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stadholder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- hohlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of stadholder
- 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: STAD-hohl-duh.
What does stadholder mean?
- Alternative form of stadtholder.
Questions about saying stadholder
How do you pronounce stadholder?
Say STAD-hohl-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈstædˌhoʊldɚ/. In British English it is /ˈstædˌhəʊldə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stadholder?
Stadholder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAD). Broken into parts: STAD · hohl · der.
Is stadholder 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 /ˈstædˌhəʊldə/ (STAD-hohl-duh).