To pronounce "placeholder", say PLAC-eh-old-er — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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PLAC-eh-old-er
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"placeholder" has 4 syllables: plac-eh-old-er.
"Placeholder" has 4 syllables: plac · eh · old · er.
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