How to Pronounce "hold the floor"
expression
ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈfɫɔɹ
HOHLD thuh FLOR
hˈəʊld/ /ðə, ði/ /flˈɔː
HOHLD thuh FLAW
Definition
To speak for a long time during a meeting or conversation, often not allowing others to speak.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈfɫɔɹ
British English
hˈəʊld/ /ðə, ði/ /flˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOHLD thuh FLOR
UK
HOHLD thuh FLAW
Listen in Context
John always tries to hold the floor at family dinners.
She likes to hold the floor during meetings.
If you hold the floor too long, others can't share their ideas.
Everyone gets bored when one person holds the floor for half an hour.