How to Pronounce "hold still for"
expression
ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈstɪɫ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
HOHLD STIL FOR, FER, FRER
hˈəʊld/ /stˈɪl/ /fˈɔː
HOHLD STIL FAW
Definition
To stay perfectly still or not move, usually so that something can be done to you or near you, such as taking a photo or getting a haircut.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈstɪɫ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
hˈəʊld/ /stˈɪl/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOHLD STIL FOR, FER, FRER
UK
HOHLD STIL FAW
Listen in Context
Hold still for the picture, please.
Can you hold still for just a second?
Please hold still for the doctor.
It’s hard for kids to hold still for haircuts.