How to pronounce stronghold
Say it like STRAWNG-hohld. Stronghold has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAWNG).
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- STRAWNG
- hohld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stronghold pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRAWNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- hohldGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of stronghold
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: STRONG-hohld.
What does stronghold mean?
- A place built to withstand attack; a fortress.
- A place of domination by, or refuge or survival of, a particular group or idea.“the last stronghold of the Cornish language”
Where does stronghold come from?
From Middle English stranghalde, strong-hold, strong-holde, from strong (“having physical strength, sturdy, strong; built to withstand assaults, fortified”) (from Old English strang, strong (“strong”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *s
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Questions about saying stronghold
How do you pronounce stronghold?
Say STRAWNG-hohld. The American pronunciation is /ˈstrɔŋˌhoʊld/. In British English it is /ˈstrɒŋhəʊld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stronghold?
Stronghold has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAWNG). Broken into parts: STRAWNG · hohld.
Is stronghold 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 /ˈstrɒŋhəʊld/ (STRONG-hohld).