How to pronounce withheld
Say it like with-HELD. Withheld has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HELD).
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- with
- HELD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Withheld pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- withKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- HELDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of withheld
American and British speakers say withheld in essentially the same way: /wɪθˈhɛld/ in the US and /wɪθˈhɛld/ in the UK.
British respelling: with-HELD.
What does withheld mean?
- That has been kept or held back from the possession or knowledge of another.“His withheld hand stared down at my weakly outstretched one.”
- simple past and past participle of withhold How to pronounce withhold
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Words that rhyme with withheld
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Questions about saying withheld
How do you pronounce withheld?
Say with-HELD. The American pronunciation is /wɪθˈhɛld/. In British English it is /wɪθˈhɛld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in withheld?
Withheld has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HELD). Broken into parts: with · HELD.
Do Americans and Brits say withheld the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /wɪθˈhɛld/ and the British form is /wɪθˈhɛld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.