How to Pronounce "hold onto"
expression
ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈɑntu/, /ˈɔntu
HOHLD-ON-too or HOHLD-AHN-too
hˈəʊld/ /ˈɒntʊ
HOHLD-ON-tuh
Definition
To keep holding something firmly so you do not lose it, or to keep something and not get rid of it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈɑntu/, /ˈɔntu
British English
hˈəʊld/ /ˈɒntʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOHLD-ON-too or HOHLD-AHN-too
UK
HOHLD-ON-tuh
Listen in Context
Please hold onto the handrail when you use the stairs.
I want to hold onto these photos forever.
Hold onto your ticket for the return trip.
It's hard to hold onto hope when things get tough.