To pronounce "half-holiday", say HALFH-ol-id-ay — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"half-holiday" has 4 syllables: halfh-ol-id-ay.
noun
"Half-holiday" has 4 syllables: halfh · ol · id · ay.
Half-holiday: Half of a working day set aside for recreation on a special occasion.
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