How to Pronounce "could you hold"
expression
KUD-yoo-HOHLD
kUUD-YOO-HOHLD
Definition
A polite way to ask someone to wait, especially when talking on the phone.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkʊd/ /ˈju/ /ˈhoʊɫd
British English
kˈʊd/ /jˈuː/ /hˈəʊld
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUD-yoo-HOHLD
UK
kUUD-YOO-HOHLD
Listen in Context
Could you hold while I transfer your call?
Could you hold for a moment? I'll check for you.
Could you hold on the line while I get your file?
Hi, thanks for calling, could you hold just a second?