To pronounce "holdover", say HOLD-ov-er — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
holdover
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HOLD-ov-er
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"holdover" has 3 syllables: hold-ov-er. It rhymes with moreover and rover, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Holdover" has 3 syllables: hold · ov · er.
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