How many syllables in "holdout"?

"holdout" has 2 lettergrepen (hold - out).

How to divide "holdout"?

"holdout" divides into 2 parts: hold · out.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"holdout": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:hold·out

Hoofdklemtoon

HOLD-out(hold · out)● ○

Stress in "holdout" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈhoʊld.aʊt⁄

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IPAˈhoʊld.aʊt

Lettergrepenhold·out

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