Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

cardholder

/kˈɑɹdhˌoʊldɚ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.24 in modern English

Syllables: card-hold-er
IPA: /kˈɑɹdhˌoʊldɚ/

17

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A case for holding cards, as credit cards, bankcards, or business cards.

noun

An authorized user of a card that is used for financial transactions, etc.

Etymology

From card + holder.

Inflected Forms

cardholders (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

accountholder

Synonyms

card wallet

Questions

How do you pronounce cardholder?: The recorded pronunciation is /kˈɑɹdhˌoʊldɚ/.
What does cardholder mean?: A case for holding cards, as credit cards, bankcards, or business cards.
Where does cardholder come from?: From card + holder.

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