How to pronounce toehold
Say it like TOH-hohld. Toehold has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH).
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US American/ˈtoʊˌhoʊld/TOH-hohld
UK British/ˈtəʊhəʊld/TOH-hohld
- TOH
- hohld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Toehold pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- hohldGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of toehold
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TOH-hohld.
What does toehold mean?
noun
- A foothold small enough to support just the toe.
- Any small advantage which allows one to make significant progress; a slight footing or foothold.
- A hold in which the aggressor bends back the opponent's foot.
Where does toehold come from?
From toe + hold.
Questions about saying toehold
How do you pronounce toehold?
Say TOH-hohld. The American pronunciation is /ˈtoʊˌhoʊld/. In British English it is /ˈtəʊhəʊld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in toehold?
Toehold has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH). Broken into parts: TOH · hohld.
Is toehold 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 /ˈtəʊhəʊld/ (TOH-hohld).