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How to pronounce holder

holder
/ˈhəʊldər/
2 syllables, stress on the first

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Holder, sound by sound

/h/as in helloA light breath, as on a window pane. No friction in the throat.
/əʊ/as in goGlide from “o” to “oo”. Not a single flat “o”.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/d/as in dayTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.
/ər/as in birdLips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound.

In a sentence

Authority corrupts its holder and debases its victims.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce holder?

Holder is pronounced /ˈhəʊldər/ in American English.

How many syllables are in holder?

Holder has 2 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in holder?

The first syllable: /ˈhəʊldər/.

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