How to pronounce holdup
Say it like HOHL-duhp. Holdup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHL).
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- HOHL
- duhp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Holdup pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- duhpGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of holdup
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOHL-duhp.
What does holdup mean?
- Alternative form of hold-up.
Where does holdup come from?
Deverbal from hold up.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying holdup
How do you pronounce holdup?
Say HOHL-duhp. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊlˌdʌp/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊlˌdʌp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in holdup?
Holdup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHL). Broken into parts: HOHL · duhp.
Is holdup pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈhəʊlˌdʌp/ (HOHL-duhp).