How to Pronounce Holed

To pronounce "holed", say HOL-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /həʊld/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/həʊld/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “holed”

"holed" has 2 syllables: hol-ed. It rhymes with cold and hold, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: hold, holde — easy to mix up when writing.

What does holed mean?

verb

  1. To make holes in (an object or surface).

    “Shrapnel holed the ship's hull.”

  2. (by extension) To destroy.

    “She completely holed the argument.”

adjective

  1. Having one or more holes.

Words that rhyme with holed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

coldholdthresholdscoldboldoldmoldstrolledstrongholdgoldfoldtold

Related words

stopperhiddenmultiholedmultiholeholelikeperforatedmultiperforatedslotted

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "holed"?▾

"Holed" has 2 syllables: hol · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "holed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "holed" is /həʊld/.

What does "holed" mean?▾

Holed: To make holes in (an object or surface).

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