How to Pronounce "hold forth"
expression
ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈfɔɹθ
HOHLD FORTH
hˈəʊld/ /fˈɔːθ
HOHLD FAWTH
Definition
To speak at length about a subject, often giving your opinions in a way that can seem long-winded or dominating.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈfɔɹθ
British English
hˈəʊld/ /fˈɔːθ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOHLD FORTH
UK
HOHLD FAWTH
Listen in Context
He likes to hold forth about history at parties.
The professor held forth on climate change for an hour.
She was holding forth on her travel experiences.
Every time politics come up, he just holds forth for ages.