Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

penholder

/ˈpɛnˌhəʊl.dəɹ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
pen-hold-er
IPA
/ˈpɛnˌhəʊl.dəɹ/
15
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A handle into which a nib or other penpoint is fitted to form a pen.

noun

A device for storing pens while they are not being used.

noun

A member of the United Nations Security Council with responsibility for a specified issue.

noun

Alternative form of penhold.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From pen + holder.

Inflected Forms

penholders (plural)

Synonyms

penstick

Questions

How do you pronounce penholder?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈpɛnˌhəʊl.dəɹ/.
What does penholder mean?
A handle into which a nib or other penpoint is fitted to form a pen.
Where does penholder come from?
From pen + holder.

How to pronounce penholder

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