holdup

Questions

How do you pronounce holdup?

The recorded pronunciation is /hˈoʊldˌʌp/.

What does holdup mean?

Alternative form of hold-up.

Where does holdup come from?

Deverbal from hold up.

How to pronounce holdup

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