How to pronounce wholest
Say it like HOH-lest. Wholest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH).
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US American/ˈhoʊlɛst/HOH-lest
UK British/ˈhəʊlɛst/HOH-lest
- HOH
- lest
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wholest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lestKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of wholest
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOH-lest.
What does wholest mean?
adjective
- superlative form of whole: most whole How to pronounce whole
Questions about saying wholest
How do you pronounce wholest?
Say HOH-lest. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊlɛst/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊlɛst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wholest?
Wholest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH). Broken into parts: HOH · lest.
Is wholest 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 /ˈhəʊlɛst/ (HOH-lest).