How to pronounce withholds
Say it like WITH-hohldz. Withholds has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WITH).
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- WITH
- hohldz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Withholds pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WITHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- hohldzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of withholds
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: WITH-hohldz.
What does withholds mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of withhold How to pronounce withhold
- plural of withhold How to pronounce withhold
Questions about saying withholds
How do you pronounce withholds?
Say WITH-hohldz. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪθˌhoʊldz/. In British English it is /ˈwɪθˌhəʊldz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in withholds?
Withholds has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WITH). Broken into parts: WITH · hohldz.
Is withholds 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 /ˈwɪθˌhəʊldz/ (WITH-hohldz).