How to pronounce stockholding
Say it like STOK-hohl-ding. Stockholding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOK).
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- STOK
- hohl
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stockholding 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.
- 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 stockholding
- 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-ding.
What does stockholding mean?
- An ownership interest in one or more companies' stock.
Where does stockholding come from?
From stock + holding.
Questions about saying stockholding
How do you pronounce stockholding?
Say STOK-hohl-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɑkˌhoʊldɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈstɒkˌhəʊldɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stockholding?
Stockholding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOK). Broken into parts: STOK · hohl · ding.
Is stockholding 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 /ˈstɒkˌhəʊldɪŋ/ (STOK-hohl-ding).