How do you pronounce "hollyhocks"?

In American English: /ˈhɑːliːˌhɑːks/ (HAHL-ee-hahks). In British English: /hˈɒlɪhˌɒks/ (H-ol-ih). In Canadian English: /ˈhɑːliːˌhɑːks/ (HAHL-ee-hahks). In Australian English: /hˈɒlɪhˌɒks/ (H-ol-ih).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhɑːliːˌhɑːks/ (HAHL-ee-hahks), while in British English it's /hˈɒlɪhˌɒks/ (H-ol-ih).

How to Pronounce "hollyhocks"

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hollyhocks

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/ˈhɑːliːˌhɑːks/

HAHL-ee-hahks

Syllable Breakdown

hɑːlhol·iːly·hɑːkshocks

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