How to Pronounce "lay hold of"
expression
LAY HOHLD uhv
LAY HOHLD ov
Definition
To physically grab something or, more generally, to obtain or take possession of something. Often used in formal or old-fashioned English.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫeɪ/ /ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈəv
British English
lˈeɪ/ /hˈəʊld/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAY HOHLD uhv
UK
LAY HOHLD ov
Listen in Context
He tried to lay hold of the rope as he slipped.
If you lay hold of an opportunity, you should not let it go.
You must lay hold of the essentials before moving on.
Some people do whatever it takes to lay hold of power.