How to pronounce wholesale
Say it like HOHL-sayl. Wholesale has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHL).
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- HOHL
- sayl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wholesale 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.
- saylGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of wholesale
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOHL-sayl.
What does wholesale mean?
- the selling of goods to merchants; usually in large quantities for resale to consumers
- sell in large quantities
- ignoring distinctions“sweeping generalizations”“wholesale destruction”
Where does wholesale come from?
From whole + sale.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying wholesale
How do you pronounce wholesale?
Say HOHL-sayl. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊlˌseɪl/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊlˌseɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wholesale?
Wholesale has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHL). Broken into parts: HOHL · sayl.
Is wholesale 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 /ˈhəʊlˌseɪl/ (HOHL-sayl).