How to pronounce wholeheartedly
Say it like HOHL-har-tid-lee. Wholeheartedly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHL).
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- HOHL
- har
- tid
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wholeheartedly 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.
- harKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of wholeheartedly
- 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-tid-lee.
What does wholeheartedly mean?
- In a wholehearted (“showing enthusiastic and unconditional commitment”) manner; without reserve; enthusiastically, unreservedly.“He jumped in wholeheartedly and began to learn the language.”
Where does wholeheartedly come from?
From wholehearted + -ly.
Questions about saying wholeheartedly
How do you pronounce wholeheartedly?
Say HOHL-har-tid-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊlhɑrtɪdli/. In British English it is /ˌhəʊlˈhɑːtɪdli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wholeheartedly?
Wholeheartedly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHL). Broken into parts: HOHL · har · tid · lee.
Is wholeheartedly pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /ˌhəʊlˈhɑːtɪdli/ (hohl-HAH-tid-lee).