How to Pronounce "will you hold"
expression
ˈwɪɫ/, /wəɫ/ /ˈju/ /ˈhoʊɫd
WIL-yoo-HOHLD or WUHL-yoo-HOHLD
wˈɪl/ /jˈuː/ /hˈəʊld
wil-YOO-HOHLD
Definition
'Will you hold' is a polite request asking someone either to wait (as in 'hold on') or to physically hold something for you. The meaning depends on context.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɪɫ/, /wəɫ/ /ˈju/ /ˈhoʊɫd
British English
wˈɪl/ /jˈuː/ /hˈəʊld
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WIL-yoo-HOHLD or WUHL-yoo-HOHLD
UK
wil-YOO-HOHLD
Listen in Context
Will you hold this bag for me?
Will you hold for a moment while I find your file?
Will you hold my place in line?
Sorry, will you hold? I have another call coming in.