Como Pronunciar "hold your own"

expression

HOHLD yur OHN

HUHLD yaw OWN

Definição

To be able to compete successfully, defend yourself, or perform as well as others in a difficult situation, often when facing strong competition or challenges.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈoʊn

Inglês Britânico

hˈəʊld/ /jˈɔː/ /ˈəʊn

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

HOHLD yur OHN

HUHLD yaw OWN

Ouça em Contexto

He can hold his own in a fight.

The young player holds her own against experienced athletes.

I was nervous at first, but I managed to hold my own.

She may not be the fastest runner, but she really holds her own out there.