How to Pronounce "on hold"
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈhoʊɫd
ON HOHLD
ˈɒn/ /hˈəʊld
ON HOHLD
Definition
When something is temporarily stopped or delayed, often until more information or a decision is made. Also used for phone calls when you must wait to speak to someone.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈhoʊɫd
British English
ˈɒn/ /hˈəʊld
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ON HOHLD
UK
ON HOHLD
Listen in Context
My order is on hold until next week.
The project is on hold because of funding issues.
Please stay on hold. An agent will be with you soon.
They put my call on hold for ten minutes!