How to pronounce unitholder
Say it like YOO-nit-hohl-der. Unitholder has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO).
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- YOO
- nit
- hohl
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unitholder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nitKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 unitholder
- 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: YOO-nit-hohl-duh.
What does unitholder mean?
- An owner of a beneficial interest ("unit") in a financial entity such as an investment trust.
Where does unitholder come from?
From unit + holder.
Questions about saying unitholder
How do you pronounce unitholder?
Say YOO-nit-hohl-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈjunɪtˌhoʊldɚ/. In British English it is /ˈjuːnɪtˌhəʊldə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unitholder?
Unitholder has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO). Broken into parts: YOO · nit · hohl · der.
Is unitholder 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 /ˈjuːnɪtˌhəʊldə/ (YOO-nit-hohl-duh).