How to pronounce stockholder
Say it like STOK-hohl-der. Stockholder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOK).
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- STOK
- hohl
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stockholder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- hohlKeep this part quick and light. 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 stockholder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- 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: STOK-hohl-duh.
What does stockholder mean?
- One who owns stock.
- A company that maintains a stock of certain products.“Zumbeco are stockholders of round bar, flat bar and plate.”
Where does stockholder come from?
From stock + holder.
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Questions about saying stockholder
How do you pronounce stockholder?
Say STOK-hohl-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɑkhoʊldɚ/. In British English it is /ˈstɒkhəʊldə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stockholder?
Stockholder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOK). Broken into parts: STOK · hohl · der.
Is stockholder 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 /ˈstɒkhəʊldə/ (STOK-hohl-duh).