How to pronounce stranglehold
Say it like STRANG-gul-hohld. Stranglehold has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRANG).
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- STRANG
- gul
- hohld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stranglehold pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- gulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- hohldGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of stranglehold
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: STRANG-gul-hohld.
What does stranglehold mean?
- A grip or control so strong as to stifle or cut off.“For years the company had a stranglehold on the rest of the industry.”
- To hold a tight grip or control.
Where does stranglehold come from?
From strangle + hold.
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Questions about saying stranglehold
How do you pronounce stranglehold?
Say STRANG-gul-hohld. The American pronunciation is /ˈstræŋɡəlˌhoʊld/. In British English it is /ˈstræŋɡəlˌhəʊld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stranglehold?
Stranglehold has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRANG). Broken into parts: STRANG · gul · hohld.
Is stranglehold 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 /ˈstræŋɡəlˌhəʊld/ (STRANG-gul-hohld).