holding a candle for

Questions

What does holding a candle for mean?

present participle and gerund of hold a candle for

How to pronounce holding a candle for

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “holding a candle for”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “holding a candle for”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “holding a candle for” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.