How to pronounce "hold on a sec" in English — Connected Speech Guide (IPA /ˌhoʊldɑˈnəˈsɛk/)
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hold on a sec
/ˌhoʊldɑˈnəˈsɛk/
RP: /ˌhəʊldɒˈnəˈsek/
Meaning: hold on a second
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What happens in this phrase
on→a links: o-na
Example sentences
hold on a sec
, I'm almost ready.
Please
hold on a sec
.
hold on a sec
, let me check.
Just
hold on a sec
.
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