How to Pronounce "placeholder"
word
ˈpleɪsˌhoʊldɚ
PLAYSS-hohl-der
plˈeɪshəʊldɐ
play-SHOHLD-uh
Definition
A placeholder is something used to reserve a spot or represent something that will be added later, like a sample text or image in a document or website.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpleɪsˌhoʊldɚ
British English
plˈeɪshəʊldɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PLAYSS-hohl-der
UK
play-SHOHLD-uh
Listen in Context
Please replace the placeholder text in the form with your real email.
The website used a placeholder image until the real photo was ready.
Type your name where the placeholder says 'Full Name'.
Can you just put a placeholder for now? We’ll finish the document later.