How to Pronounce Beholder

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

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/bɪˈhəʊldə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “beholder”

"beholder" has 3 syllables: beh-old-er. It rhymes with shoulder and smolder, if that helps it stick.

What does beholder mean?

noun

  1. Someone who observes or beholds; an observer or spectator.
  2. A fictional monster in roleplaying games, a floating orb of flesh with a large mouth and many eyes on stalks.

Words that rhyme with beholder

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shouldersmolderholderboulderfolderstakeholdertitleholderofficeholderstockholderfreeholderscolder

Related words

observerperceiverviewerspectatorbystanderaudiencewatcheronlooker

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "beholder"?▾

"Beholder" has 3 syllables: beh · old · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "beholder"?▾

The IPA transcription of "beholder" is /bɪˈhəʊldə/.

What does "beholder" mean?▾

Beholder: Someone who observes or beholds; an observer or spectator.

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