How to Pronounce "ring hollow"
expression
ˈɹɪŋ/ /ˈhɑɫoʊ
RING HAH-loh
ɹˈɪŋ/ /hˈɒləʊ
ring HOL-oh
Definition
If something you say or hear rings hollow, it sounds false or insincere, as if it lacks real meaning or feeling.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹɪŋ/ /ˈhɑɫoʊ
British English
ɹˈɪŋ/ /hˈɒləʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RING HAH-loh
UK
ring HOL-oh
Listen in Context
His apology rings hollow because he keeps making the same mistake.
Their promises often ring hollow to the public.
The speech rang hollow after the scandal.
All of his compliments ring hollow since I found out he lied.