Como Pronunciar "hold your peace"

expression

HOHLD yor PEES

HOHLD yaw PEES

Definição

To remain silent and not express your opinion, especially when given a chance to speak. Commonly used in formal or traditional settings like ceremonies.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈpis

Inglês Britânico

hˈəʊld/ /jˈɔː/ /pˈiːs

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

HOHLD yor PEES

HOHLD yaw PEES

Ouça em Contexto

At the wedding, the priest asked if anyone objected or wanted to hold your peace.

If you don't speak now, you must hold your peace forever.

The judge told everyone to hold your peace until it was their turn to talk.

Now's your chance to object—otherwise, you'll have to hold your peace.