How to Pronounce "hold responsible"
expression
ˈhoʊɫd/ /ɹiˈspɑnsəbəɫ
HOHLD ri-SPON-suh-buhl
hˈəʊld/ /ɹɪspˈɒnsəbəl
HOHLD ri-sPON-suh-buhl
Definition
To say or decide that someone must accept the blame or consequences for something that has happened.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhoʊɫd/ /ɹiˈspɑnsəbəɫ
British English
hˈəʊld/ /ɹɪspˈɒnsəbəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOHLD ri-SPON-suh-buhl
UK
HOHLD ri-sPON-suh-buhl
Listen in Context
The teacher holds students responsible for doing their homework.
We hold parents responsible for their children's behavior.
The police hold him responsible for the accident.
Don’t hold me responsible if things go wrong.