How to pronounce wholemeal
Say it like HOHL-meel. Wholemeal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHL).
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US American/ˈhoʊlmil/HOHL-meel
UK British/ˈhəʊlmil/HOHL-meel
- HOHL
- meel
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wholemeal 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.
- meelKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of wholemeal
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOHL-meel.
What does wholemeal mean?
adjective
- Containing or made from the whole grain, including the bran.
- Whole-wheat.
- Meal (flour) milled from the whole grain (including the bran): wholemeal flour.
- Whole-wheat flour.
Where does wholemeal come from?
From whole + meal.
Questions about saying wholemeal
How do you pronounce wholemeal?
Say HOHL-meel. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊlmil/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊlmil/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wholemeal?
Wholemeal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHL). Broken into parts: HOHL · meel.
Is wholemeal 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 /ˈhəʊlmil/ (HOHL-meel).