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How to pronounce 'hold' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "hold" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "hold"

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Simple pronunciation
hohld
IPA transcription
/hoʊld̚/
Word frequency
464th

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What does "hold" mean?

  1. 1.to carry something using your hands or arms
  2. 2.to keep something in a specific position
  3. 3.to have space for something or someone

Examples of "hold" in a sentence

  • Please hold my bag for me.
  • Hold the rail for support.
  • The handle is easy to hold.

How common is "hold"?

Hold is the 464th most common word in English.

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