How to Pronounce "hold on for a minute"
expression
HOHLD awn fer uh MIN-it
HOHLD on faw uh MIN-it
Definition
This phrase is used to ask someone to wait briefly, usually for a minute or a short time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈmɪnət/, /maɪˈnut/, /maɪnˈjut
British English
hˈəʊld/ /ˈɒn/ /fˈɔː/ /æɪ/ /ˈmɪnɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOHLD awn fer uh MIN-it
UK
HOHLD on faw uh MIN-it
Listen in Context
Can you hold on for a minute? I need to check something.
Please hold on for a minute while I get your file.
Just hold on for a minute and I will be right back.
Hey, could you hold on for a minute? My other line is ringing.