How to pronounce strongholds
Say it like STRAWNG-hohldz. Strongholds has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAWNG).
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- STRAWNG
- hohldz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Strongholds 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.
- hohldzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of strongholds
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: STRONG-hohldz.
What does strongholds mean?
- plural of stronghold How to pronounce stronghold
Questions about saying strongholds
How do you pronounce strongholds?
Say STRAWNG-hohldz. The American pronunciation is /ˈstrɔŋˌhoʊldz/. In British English it is /ˈstrɒŋˌhəʊldz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in strongholds?
Strongholds has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAWNG). Broken into parts: STRAWNG · hohldz.
Is strongholds 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 /ˈstrɒŋˌhəʊldz/ (STRONG-hohldz).