How to Pronounce Holdfasts

To pronounce "holdfasts", say HOLDF-asts — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

HOLDF-asts

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💡 Tip for remembering “holdfasts”

"holdfasts" has 2 syllables: holdf-asts.

What does holdfasts mean?

noun

  1. Something to or by which an object can be securely fastened.
  2. A root-like structure that anchors aquatic sessile organisms, such as seaweed, other sessile algae, stalked crinoids, benthic cnidarians, and sponges, to the substrate.

Related words

fastenerfasteningdiscoidrootlikehandholdholdingholdersholds

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "holdfasts"?▾

"Holdfasts" has 2 syllables: holdf · asts.

What does "holdfasts" mean?▾

Holdfasts: Something to or by which an object can be securely fastened.

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