How to pronounce "hold on" in English — Connected Speech Guide (IPA /ˌhoʊlˈdɑn/)
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hold on
/ˌhoʊlˈdɑn/
RP: /ˌhəʊlˈdɒn/
Meaning: hold on
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Example sentences
hold on
, I'm coming.
Please
hold on
a second.
hold on
tight!
Just
hold on
for me.
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/ˈtʃɛkɪt/
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/tɝˈnɑf/