How to Pronounce "hold up to"
expression
ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈəp/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
HOHLD UHP TOO, TUH, TIH
hˈəʊld/ /ˈʌp/ /tˈuː
HOHLD UP TOO
Definition
To last, remain strong, or not be damaged or affected by something for a period of time or to a certain degree.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈəp/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
hˈəʊld/ /ˈʌp/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOHLD UHP TOO, TUH, TIH
UK
HOHLD UP TOO
Listen in Context
This shelf can hold up to 20 books.
The tent should hold up to strong winds.
This cable can hold up to 100 kilograms.
How well does this phone case hold up to daily use?