How do you pronounce "holder"?

In American English: /ˈhoʊldɝ/ (HOHLD-ur). In British English: /hˈəʊldə/ (H-ohld). In Canadian English: /ˈhoʊldɝ/ (HOHLD-ur). In Australian English: /hˈəʊldə/ (H-ohld).

Is "holder" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhoʊldɝ/ (HOHLD-ur), while in British English it's /hˈəʊldə/ (H-ohld).

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holder

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/ˈhoʊldɝ/

HOHLD-ur

Syllable Breakdown

hoʊldhold·ɝer

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