How to Pronounce hole vs whole
Key Pronunciation Contrast
Homophones (⁄hoʊl⁄): a ‘hole’ is an opening or cavity; ‘whole’ represents completeness without missing parts.
Contrast: Homophones: identical ⁄hoʊl⁄
hole
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HOLE
A hollow place or cavity; an excavation; a pit; a dent; a depression; a fissure.
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What is the difference in pronunciation between "hole" and "whole"?
Homophones (⁄hoʊl⁄): a ‘hole’ is an opening or cavity; ‘whole’ represents completeness without missing parts.
Where does the syllable stress fall in "hole" vs "whole"?
"hole" has 1 syllable(s) (hole) with stress on "HOLE". "whole" has 1 syllable(s) (whole) with stress on "WHOLE".
Why do English learners often confuse "hole" and "whole"?
Learners frequently confuse them due to the close sound contrast: Homophones: identical ⁄hoʊl⁄. In rapid spoken English, context and vowel duration are the primary differentiators.
What are example sentences for "hole" and "whole"?
Example for "hole": "I made a blind hole in the wall for a peg. I dug a hole and planted a tree in it." Example for "whole": "I ate a whole fish."