How to Pronounce "pigeonholed"
word
ˈpɪdʒənˌhoʊɫd
PIDJ-un-hohld
pˈɪdʒənhˌəʊld
PIDJ-un-hohld
Definition
If you are 'pigeonholed', people unfairly limit you to a particular job, role, or stereotype, not recognizing your full abilities. It means being categorized or labeled in a narrow way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɪdʒənˌhoʊɫd
British English
pˈɪdʒənhˌəʊld
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PIDJ-un-hohld
UK
PIDJ-un-hohld
Listen in Context
She felt pigeonholed at work and wanted to try new things.
I don’t like being pigeonholed as just an artist.
Many young people are pigeonholed by their parents’ expectations.
He hates how easily people get pigeonholed in high school.