How to pronounce "holier"

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Phonetic Breakdown of "holier"

Learn how to break down "holier" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.

Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:

/ˈhəʊl.liə/
/ˈhoʊliɚ/
Phonetic representation based on standard dictionaries

IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:

HH OW1 L IY0 ER0
Standard phonetic transcription to help with precise pronunciation

Pronunciation Tips:

  • Stress the first syllable
  • Pay attention to vowel sounds
  • Practice each syllable separately

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Definition of "holier"

Pronunciation: /ˈhəʊl.liə/

Adjective

  • Having, or being full of, holes
    Example: "Fred loved holey Dutch cheese."

Adjective

  • Dedicated to a religious purpose or a god.
    Example: "I'm planning to visit the holy city of Jerusalem this Christmas."
  • Revered in a religion.
  • Morally perfect or flawless, or nearly so.
    Example: "My grandmother is a very holy woman."
  • Separated or set apart from (something unto something or someone else).
  • Set apart or dedicated for a specific purpose, or for use by a single entity or person.
  • Used as an intensifier in various interjections.
    Example: "Holy cow, I can’t believe he actually lost the race!"

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Words That Sound Like "holier"

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Similar Spelling to "holier"

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