How to Pronounce "catch hold of"
expression
ˈkætʃ/ /ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈəv
KATCH HOHLD uhv
kˈætʃ/ /hˈəʊld/ /ˈɒv
KATCH HOHLD ov
Definition
To quickly take or grab something with your hand, often suddenly or to stop it from moving away.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkætʃ/ /ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈəv
British English
kˈætʃ/ /hˈəʊld/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KATCH HOHLD uhv
UK
KATCH HOHLD ov
Listen in Context
He tried to catch hold of the ball before it hit the ground.
She caught hold of my hand when we crossed the street.
He quickly caught hold of the railing to avoid falling.
I had to catch hold of my hat before the wind blew it away.