How to Pronounce "held"
word
/ˈhɛɫd/
held
/hˈɛld/
held
Definition
'Held' is the past tense and past participle of 'hold'. It can mean kept something in your hand, contained or supported something, or organized an event or meeting.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈhɛɫd/
British English
/hˈɛld/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
held
UK
held
Listen in Context
She held the baby carefully.
The meeting was held at noon.
This bottle held two liters of water.
He held my hand when I was nervous.