To pronounce "holocaust", say HOL-oc-aust — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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HOL-oc-aust
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"holocaust" has 3 syllables: hol-oc-aust. It rhymes with lost and accost, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Holocaust" has 3 syllables: hol · oc · aust.
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