How to Pronounce "ahold"

word

/əˈhoʊɫd/

uh-HOHLD

/əˈhəʊld/

uh-HOHLD

Definition

Used mainly in the expression 'get ahold of'. It means to contact someone, or less commonly, to take hold of something with your hand.

American English

/əˈhoʊɫd/

British English

/əˈhəʊld/

uh-HOHLD

I can't get ahold of my brother today.

She got ahold of the rope and pulled it.

Did you get ahold of the teacher?

I've been trying to get ahold of you all morning.