How to Pronounce "put a hold on"
expression
ˈpʊt/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
PUT uh HOHLD awn
pʊt/ /æɪ/ /hˈəʊld/ /ˈɒn
PUT uh HOHLD on
Definition
To temporarily stop or pause something, such as a plan, action, or service, with the intention to resume it later.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊt/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
pʊt/ /æɪ/ /hˈəʊld/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUT uh HOHLD awn
UK
PUT uh HOHLD on
Listen in Context
We need to put a hold on new orders until next month.
The bank can put a hold on your account if they suspect fraud.
They decided to put a hold on the construction due to safety concerns.
We're going to put a hold on the project for now and see how things develop.