How to Pronounce "hold back on"
expression
ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈbæk/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
HOHLD-BAK-AHN
hˈəʊld/ /bˈæk/ /ˈɒn
HOHLD-BAK-ON
Definition
To delay, hold back, or not give your full effort, support, or opinion about something. It can mean hesitating or choosing not to commit completely.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈbæk/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
hˈəʊld/ /bˈæk/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOHLD-BAK-AHN
UK
HOHLD-BAK-ON
Listen in Context
She decided to hold back on her opinion during the meeting.
Please don't hold back on your feelings.
The company will hold back on the new project until next year.
If you hold back on help, it only makes things harder for everyone.