How to pronounce tholtan
Say it like TOHL-tun. Tholtan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOHL).
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- TOHL
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tholtan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tholtan
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TOHL-tun.
What does tholtan mean?
- An abandoned house; the ruin of a building which was once a home.
Where does tholtan come from?
From Manx tholtan. Compare tolltach (“full of holes”).
Words that rhyme with tholtan
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tholtan.
Questions about saying tholtan
How do you pronounce tholtan?
Say TOHL-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˈtoʊltən/. In British English it is /ˈtəʊltən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tholtan?
Tholtan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOHL). Broken into parts: TOHL · tun.
Is tholtan 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 /ˈtəʊltən/ (TOHL-tun).