How to Pronounce Beholden

To pronounce "beholden", say BEH-old-en — 3 syllables, IPA /bɪˈhəʊldən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/bɪˈhəʊldən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “beholden”

"beholden" has 3 syllables: beh-old-en. It rhymes with golden and embolden, if that helps it stick.

What does beholden mean?

adjective

  1. Obligated to provide, display, or do something for another; indebted, obliged.

    “From an early age, I had decided I wanted to be beholden to no one.”

  2. Bound by external expectations, such as fashion or morality.

Words that rhyme with beholden

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

goldenemboldenmoldensoldancoldenmoulden

Related words

obligatedindebtedobligedaccountableliableanswerableoutstandingdebted

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "beholden"?▾

"Beholden" has 3 syllables: beh · old · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "beholden"?▾

The IPA transcription of "beholden" is /bɪˈhəʊldən/.

What does "beholden" mean?▾

Beholden: Obligated to provide, display, or do something for another; indebted, obliged.

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