How to pronounce warhol
Say it like WOR-hawl. Warhol has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOR).
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- WOR
- hawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Warhol pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- hawlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of warhol
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WAW-hawl.
What does warhol mean?
- A unit of fame or hype that is equivalent to fifteen minutes of fame.
Where does warhol come from?
Named after Andy Warhol, who stated that "everyone will be world-famous for fifteen minutes." Coined by American writer Cullen Murphy.
Questions about saying warhol
How do you pronounce warhol?
Say WOR-hawl. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔrhɔl/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːhɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in warhol?
Warhol has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOR). Broken into parts: WOR · hawl.
Is warhol 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 /ˈwɔːhɔːl/ (WAW-hawl).