How to pronounce wholehearted
Say it like HOHL-har-tid. Wholehearted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHL).
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- HOHL
- har
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wholehearted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- harGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of wholehearted
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
- 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: hohl-HAH-tud.
What does wholehearted mean?
- Showing enthusiastic and unconditional commitment; having no reservations.
Where does wholehearted come from?
From whole + hearted.
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Questions about saying wholehearted
How do you pronounce wholehearted?
Say HOHL-har-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊlˌhɑrtɪd/. In British English it is /ˌhəʊlˈhɑːtəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wholehearted?
Wholehearted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHL). Broken into parts: HOHL · har · tid.
Is wholehearted pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /ˌhəʊlˈhɑːtəd/ (hohl-HAH-tud).