How many syllables in "holdback"?

"holdback" has 2 lettergrepen (hol - dback).

How to divide "holdback"?

"holdback" divides into 2 parts: hol · dback.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (hol... dback) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"holdback": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:hol·dback

Hoofdklemtoon

HOL-dback(hol · dback)● ○

Stress in "holdback" falls on 1st syllable.

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Lettergrepenhol·dback

Hoor in contextUS

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How many syllables in "holdback"?: "holdback" has 2 lettergrepen (hol - dback).
How to divide "holdback"?: "holdback" divides into 2 parts: hol · dback.
Where is the stress in "holdback"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "holdback"?: Say each syllable slowly (hol... dback) and listen on SayItVid.