holding cell

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What does holding cell mean?

A cell in a police station or courthouse in which a prisoner is held temporarily, pending charge, trial or sentencing.

How to pronounce holding cell

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “holding cell”.
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 cell”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “holding cell” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.