How to Pronounce "holm"
word
ˈhoʊm
HOHM
hˈəʊm
HOHM
Definition
A small island, especially one in a river or lake; the word is mostly used in British English or in old place names.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhoʊm
British English
hˈəʊm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOHM
UK
HOHM
Listen in Context
There is a small holm in the middle of the river.
A group of birds nested on the holm near the lake.
The fishermen sailed to the holm every morning.
Many old place names in England include the word holm.