How to Pronounce "put on hold"
expression
ˈpʊt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈhoʊɫd
PUT-on-HOHLD
pʊt/ /ˈɒn/ /hˈəʊld
put-ON-HOHLD
Definition
To temporarily stop or delay something, or to make someone wait before they can continue or get a response, especially in calls or when making decisions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈhoʊɫd
British English
pʊt/ /ˈɒn/ /hˈəʊld
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUT-on-HOHLD
UK
put-ON-HOHLD
Listen in Context
Please put on hold the delivery until next week.
The project was put on hold due to lack of funds.
They put on hold the meeting until everyone arrived.
Can you put me on hold for a minute while you check?