How to Pronounce "holidays"
word
HAH-luh-dayz
HO-li-dayz
Definition
Days when you do not work or go to school, often to rest, travel, or celebrate. It can mean a vacation period or official special days like national or religious celebrations.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈhɑɫəˌdeɪz/
British English
/hˈɒlɪdˌeɪz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAH-luh-dayz
UK
HO-li-dayz
Listen in Context
The children are happy because the holidays start tomorrow.
We visit our grandparents during the holidays.
Many shops close on public holidays.
We usually go somewhere warm for the holidays.