Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

holdall

/ˈhoʊldɔːl/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.93 in modern English

Syllables
holdall
IPA
/ˈhoʊldɔːl/
11
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
1
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A large bag for carrying belongings while travelling.

noun

A book or similar printed work containing a wide variety of information.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Univerbation of hold + all.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈhoʊldɔːl/
  • British English: /ˈhəʊldɔːl/

Inflected Forms

holdalls (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

encyclopedia omnibus

Synonyms

carryall sports bag gym bag tote tote bag

Questions

How do you pronounce holdall?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈhoʊldɔːl/.
What does holdall mean?
A large bag for carrying belongings while travelling.
Where does holdall come from?
Univerbation of hold + all.

How to pronounce holdall

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