How to pronounce titleholder
Say it like TY-tul-hohl-der. Titleholder has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY).
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- TY
- tul
- hohl
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Titleholder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- hohlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of titleholder
- 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".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: TY-tul-hohl-duh.
What does titleholder mean?
- The person who possesses a rank or title.“The titleholder of the world championship was dethroned when he declined to defend his title.”
Where does titleholder come from?
From title + holder.
Questions about saying titleholder
How do you pronounce titleholder?
Say TY-tul-hohl-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈtaɪtəlˌhoʊldɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtaɪtəlˌhəʊldə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in titleholder?
Titleholder has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY). Broken into parts: TY · tul · hohl · der.
Is titleholder 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 /ˈtaɪtəlˌhəʊldə/ (TY-tul-hohl-duh).