To pronounce "wholes", say WHOL-es — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
wholes
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WHOL-es
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"wholes" has 2 syllables: whol-es. It rhymes with soles and extols, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: holz, holes — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
“This variety of fascinating details didn't fall together into an enjoyable, coherent whole.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Wholes" has 2 syllables: whol · es.
Wholes: Something complete, without any parts missing.
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