How to Pronounce Holm

To pronounce "holm", say HOLM — one syllable, IPA /həʊm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/həʊm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “holm”

"holm" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with home and roam, if that helps it stick.

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

What does holm mean?

noun

  1. (obsolete outside dialectal) The holly.
  2. A common evergreen oak of Europe, Quercus ilex; the holm oak.

Words that rhyme with holm

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

homeroamcombloammonochromecatacombglomehippodromegloamgnomehoneycombsloam

Related words

sonnehansennielsenolsenisletisleislot

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "holm"?▾

"Holm" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "holm"?▾

The IPA transcription of "holm" is /həʊm/.

What does "holm" mean?▾

Holm: (obsolete outside dialectal) The holly.

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