How to Pronounce "hold on"
expression
ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
HOHLD-ahn
hˈəʊld/ /ˈɒn
HOHLD-on
Definition
Used to ask someone to wait for a short time or to tell someone to keep going and not give up.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
hˈəʊld/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOHLD-ahn
UK
HOHLD-on
Listen in Context
Hold on a minute, please.
Can you hold on while I get my keys?
Just hold on and everything will be fine.
Could you hold on? I need to take another call.