How to pronounce thumbholer
Say it like THUHM-hoh-ler. Thumbholer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUHM).
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- THUHM
- hoh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thumbholer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- hohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of thumbholer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: THUHM-hoh-luh.
What does thumbholer mean?
- A person or machine that cuts thumbholes (for carrying) in the lids of boxes.
Where does thumbholer come from?
From thumbhole + -er.
Questions about saying thumbholer
How do you pronounce thumbholer?
Say THUHM-hoh-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈθʌmhoʊlər/. In British English it is /ˈθʌmhəʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thumbholer?
Thumbholer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUHM). Broken into parts: THUHM · hoh · ler.
Is thumbholer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈθʌmhəʊlə/ (THUHM-hoh-luh).