How to Pronounce "full of holes"
expression
FUUL-uhv-HOHLZ
FUUL-uhv-HOHWlz
Definition
Literally, something with many small holes; figuratively, something (like an argument or plan) that has many mistakes, weaknesses, or problems.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfʊɫ/ /ˈəv/ /ˈhoʊɫz
British English
fˈʊl/ /ˈɒv/ /hˈəʊlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FUUL-uhv-HOHLZ
UK
FUUL-uhv-HOHWlz
Listen in Context
His socks are full of holes.
This old roof is full of holes.
Her story was full of holes and nobody believed her.
That explanation is full of holes — it just doesn’t make sense.