holden

\ˈhɔldn̩\

/\ˈhɔldn̩\/ adj

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The verdict

“holden” is a moderately-common French word, ranked #31,061 in French word frequency and used as an adjective.

#31,061
frequency rank, French
6
letters
9
tracked misspellings
10
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Accusatif masculin singulier de la déclinaison faible de hold.

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

How many letter changes separate each confused pair (Levenshtein distance, normalized).

holden vs hole
67% similar
holden vs horde
67% similar
holden vs Holmes
50% similar

Source: PlainSpell confusable corpus (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA).

Key facts for holden
PropertyValue
Headwordholden
LanguageFrench
Part of speechAdjective
IPA\ˈhɔldn̩\
Letters6
Frequency rank#31,061
Misspellings tracked9
Confusable pairs10
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “holden” sits in French frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). holden lands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The French entry for holden is 6 letters long, classified as an adjective, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as \ˈhɔldn̩\. Corpus data places it at rank #31,061 in overall French word frequency, marking it as uncommon enough that many writers pause before typing it. Wiktionary records 12 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 9 likely wrong-spelling variants for holden, with forms such as "hholden", "hloden", and "hodlen". Each variant is a distinct typo pattern an edit-distance generator flags, typically a doubled-consonant error, a silent-letter drop, or a vowel substitution. It also participates in 10 confusable-pair relationships, "hole", "horde", "Holmes", and more, where similar look or sound leads writers to substitute one word for another in context.

This headword's origin isn't recorded in our source data, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct French form is holden, spelled H-O-L-D-E-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    Accusatif masculin singulier de la déclinaison faible de hold.
  2. 2
    Accusatif masculin singulier de la déclinaison forte de hold.
  3. 3
    Accusatif masculin singulier de la déclinaison mixte de hold.
  4. 4
    Datif pluriel (à tous les genres) de la déclinaison forte de hold.
  5. 5
    Datif singulier (à tous les genres) de la déclinaison faible de hold.
  6. 6
    Datif singulier (à tous les genres) de la déclinaison mixte de hold.
  7. 7
    Génitif masculin singulier de la déclinaison forte de hold.
  8. 8
    Génitif neutre singulier de la déclinaison forte de hold.
  9. 9
    Génitif singulier (à tous les genres) de la déclinaison faible de hold.
  10. 10
    Génitif singulier (à tous les genres) de la déclinaison mixte de hold.
  11. 11
    Pluriel (à tous les cas et à tous les genres) de la déclinaison faible de hold.
  12. 12
    Pluriel (à tous les cas et à tous les genres) de la déclinaison mixte de hold.

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: hholden,hloden,hodlen,holdden,holdenn,holdne,holedn,hollden,ohlden

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of holden - expressed in single-character edits (insert, delete, or swap one letter). Bigger bars stand out at a glance; a one-edit slip is the hardest to catch.

hholden1hloden2hodlen2holdden1holdenn1holdne2holedn2hollden1
Edit distance from "holden"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 French corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "holden"?
"holden" is spelled H-O-L-D-E-N. The IPA pronunciation is \ˈhɔldn̩\.
What does "holden" mean?
As an adjective, "holden" means: Accusatif masculin singulier de la déclinaison faible de hold.
What words are commonly confused with "holden"?
"holden" is commonly confused with "hole", "horde", "Holmes". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "holden"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "holden" is \ˈhɔldn̩\. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "holden" come from?
"holden" is a French word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
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Using “holden”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct French spelling is H-O-L-D-E-N - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as \ˈhɔldn̩\ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Don't mix it up with “hole” - see the side-by-side comparison. holden vs hole
  • Browse more French words and confusable pairs in the same reference. French words
Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list