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How to Pronounce "hold in"

expression

ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
HOHLD-IN
hˈəʊld/ /ˈɪn
HOHLD-IN

Definition

To stop yourself from expressing a feeling, sound, or reaction; to keep something inside and not let it out.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn

British English

hˈəʊld/ /ˈɪn

Simplified Pronunciation

US

HOHLD-IN

UK

HOHLD-IN

Listen in Context

He tried to hold in his laughter during the class.

You shouldn't hold in your feelings.

She couldn't hold in her tears at the movie.

I always hold in my anger at work, but it's exhausting.