Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

coal hole

/ˈkəʊlhəʊl/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.26 in modern English

Syllables
coal -hole
IPA
/ˈkəʊlhəʊl/
13
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A cellar or other compartment for storing coal.

noun

A hole in the pavement with a removable hatch, leading to an underground coal bunker.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From coal + hole.

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /ˈkəʊlhəʊl/

Inflected Forms

coal holes (plural) coal-hole (alternative) coalhole (alternative)

Questions

How do you pronounce coal hole?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈkəʊlhəʊl/.
What does coal hole mean?
A cellar or other compartment for storing coal.
Where does coal hole come from?
From coal + hole.

How to pronounce coal hole

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈkəʊlhəʊl/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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