How to Pronounce "hold your breath"
expression
HOHLD yor BRETH
HOHLD yaw BRETH
Definition
To stop breathing for a short time, often because you are underwater, scared, or excited. It can also mean to wait anxiously for something to happen.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbɹɛθ
British English
hˈəʊld/ /jˈɔː/ /bɹˈɛθ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOHLD yor BRETH
UK
HOHLD yaw BRETH
Listen in Context
Can you hold your breath for one minute?
The children tried to hold their breath underwater.
She told him to hold his breath before jumping into the pool.
Everyone held their breath as the winner was announced.