How to Pronounce "hold up as"
expression
ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈəp/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz
HOHLD uhp AZ, EZ
hˈəʊld/ /ˈʌp/ /ˈæs
HOHLD uhp AS
Definition
To show something or someone as an example, especially to praise or demonstrate a point.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈəp/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz
British English
hˈəʊld/ /ˈʌp/ /ˈæs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOHLD uhp AZ, EZ
UK
HOHLD uhp AS
Listen in Context
Our teacher holds up Mary as a good student.
He was held up as an example of honesty.
The company was held up as a model for others.
They always hold him up as the gold standard of customer service.