How to Pronounce "holdups"
word
ˈhoʊɫˌdəps
HOHLD-ups
ˈhəʊldˌʌps
HOHLD-ups
Definition
'Holdups' can mean armed robberies or unexpected delays that stop something from happening on time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhoʊɫˌdəps
British English
ˈhəʊldˌʌps
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOHLD-ups
UK
HOHLD-ups
Listen in Context
There were some holdups on the way to the airport.
The bank had two holdups last year.
We apologize for any holdups this may cause.
My commute is full of unexpected holdups these days.