How to Pronounce Holder

To pronounce "holder", say HOLD-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhəʊldə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈhəʊldə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “holder”

"holder" has 2 syllables: hold-er. It rhymes with shoulder and smolder, if that helps it stick.

What does holder mean?

noun

  1. A thing that holds.

    “Put your umbrella in the umbrella holder.”

  2. A person who temporarily or permanently possesses something.

    “He's been an account holder with us since 2004.”

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Words that rhyme with holder

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shouldersmolderbeholderboulderfolderstakeholdertitleholderofficeholderstockholderfreeholderscoldershareholder

Related words

supportstandstaykeeperretentionsupportedholdwinner

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "holder"?▾

"Holder" has 2 syllables: hold · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "holder"?▾

The IPA transcription of "holder" is /ˈhəʊldə/.

What does "holder" mean?▾

Holder: A thing that holds.

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