held to ransom

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What does held to ransom mean?

simple past and past participle of hold to ransom

How to pronounce held to ransom

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “held to ransom”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “held to ransom” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.