How to Pronounce Holler

To pronounce "holler", say HOLL-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhɒ.lə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈhɒ.lə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “holler”

"holler" has 2 syllables: holl-er. It rhymes with scholar and collar, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: hollar — easy to mix up when writing.

What does holler mean?

noun

  1. A yell, shout.

    “I heard a holler from over the fence.”

  2. By extension, any communication to get somebody's attention.

    “If you need anything, just give me a holler.”

verb

  1. To yell or shout.

    “You can holler at your computer as much as you want, but it won't help anything.”

  2. To call out one or more words

Synonyms

cryoutcryholleringhowlhurlscreamshout

Words that rhyme with holler

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scholarcollarcrawlersqualorcolorhaulercallerlollercollortrawlersmallermauler

Related words

yellscreamroarshoutyowlbellowbellowinghollo

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "holler"?▾

"Holler" has 2 syllables: holl · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "holler"?▾

The IPA transcription of "holler" is /ˈhɒ.lə/.

What does "holler" mean?▾

Holler: A yell, shout.

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