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How to pronounce “holly”

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Pronunciation guide for holly

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of holly with real speech in context.
Available examples
8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
What if You Could Sing in Your Favorite Musician's Voice?Hi, my name is Holly, and I’m an artist.
Definition summary
Any of various shrubs or (mostly) small trees, of the genus Ilex, either evergreen or deciduous, used as decoration especially at Christmas.

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How to pronounce holly

What if You Could Sing in Your Favorite Musician's Voice?

Hi, my name is Holly, and I’m an artist.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “holly”

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • Any of various shrubs or (mostly) small trees, of the genus Ilex, either evergreen or deciduous, used as decoration especially at Christmas.
  • The wood from this tree.
  • (with a qualifier) Any of several not closely related plant species likened to Ilex because of their prickly, evergreen foliage and/or round, bright-red berries
  • [Adjective]
  • alternative form of holy (sacred)

Practice Nearby Words

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Similar Sounds

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