How to Pronounce "halt"
word
/ˈhɔɫt/
hawlt
/hˈɒlt/
holt
Definition
To halt means to stop moving or to make something stop. As a noun, it can also mean a stop or a pause, often a sudden or official one.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈhɔɫt/
British English
/hˈɒlt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
hawlt
UK
holt
Listen in Context
The bus came to a halt in front of the school.
The police officer shouted, "Halt!"
Rain did not halt the game.
The project was halted after the budget cuts.