How to Pronounce "hold that thought"
expression
ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈðæt/, /ðət/ /ˈθɔt
HOHLD that THAWT
hˈəʊld/ /ðˈæt/ /θˈɔːt
HOHLD that THAWT
Definition
This informal phrase is used to ask someone to pause what they're saying or thinking, often because you want to return to the topic soon after a short interruption.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈðæt/, /ðət/ /ˈθɔt
British English
hˈəʊld/ /ðˈæt/ /θˈɔːt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOHLD that THAWT
UK
HOHLD that THAWT
Listen in Context
Hold that thought while I answer the phone.
Can you hold that thought until we finish eating?
Please hold that thought for a minute.
Hold that thought—I’ll be right back with some coffee.