How to Pronounce "lo and behold"
expression
LOH and bee-HOHLD
loh and bee-HOHLD
Definition
An old-fashioned expression used to introduce something surprising, unexpected, or impressive.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫoʊ/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /bɪˈhoʊɫd
British English
lˈəʊ/ /ˈænd/ /bɪhˈəʊld
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LOH and bee-HOHLD
UK
loh and bee-HOHLD
Listen in Context
I opened the box and lo and behold, there was a kitten inside!
She looked in her bag and lo and behold, her phone was there.
I planted a seed and lo and behold, it grew into a beautiful flower.
I thought I'd lost my keys, but lo and behold, they were on the table all along.