How to Pronounce "pigeonhole"
word
ˈpɪdʒənˌhoʊɫ
PIJ-in-hohl
pˈɪdʒənhˌəʊl
PIJ-in-hohl
Definition
As a noun, a pigeonhole is a small compartment for storing papers or small items. As a verb, it means to unfairly put someone or something into a fixed category or type.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɪdʒənˌhoʊɫ
British English
pˈɪdʒənhˌəʊl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PIJ-in-hohl
UK
PIJ-in-hohl
Listen in Context
She put the letter in the pigeonhole.
Every employee has a pigeonhole for their mail.
Don't pigeonhole people because of their appearance.
I hate being pigeonholed as just a numbers person.