How to Pronounce Holiday

To pronounce "holiday", say HOL-id-ay — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈhɒlɪdeɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈhɒlɪdeɪ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “holiday”

"holiday" has 3 syllables: hol-id-ay. It rhymes with convey and display, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: holladay, holliday — easy to mix up when writing.

What does holiday mean?

noun

A day on which a festival, religious event, or national celebration is traditionally observed.
“Today is a Wiccan holiday!”
A day declared free from work by the state or government.

verb

To take a period of time away from work or study.
To spend a period of time for travel.

Synonyms

bank holiday national holiday feast day lacuna leave time off vacation

Words that rhyme with holiday

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

convey display dismay sobriquet disarray allay gay decay play portray cache fray

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "holiday"?▾

"Holiday" has 3 syllables: hol · id · ay.

What is the IPA transcription of "holiday"?▾

The IPA transcription of "holiday" is /ˈhɒlɪdeɪ/.

What does "holiday" mean?▾

Holiday: A day on which a festival, religious event, or national celebration is traditionally observed.

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