How to Pronounce Behold

To pronounce "behold", say BEH-old — 2 syllables, IPA /bɪˈhəʊld/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/bɪˈhəʊld/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “behold”

"behold" has 2 syllables: beh-old. It rhymes with cold and hold, if that helps it stick.

What does behold mean?

verb

  1. To see or look at, esp. appreciatively; to descry, look upon.
  2. To look.

interjection

  1. Look, a call of attention to something
  2. Lo!

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Words that rhyme with behold

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

coldholdthresholdscoldboldoldmoldstrolledstrongholdgoldfoldtold

Related words

observeknowconsidercontemplateseeadmirebehindlook

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "behold"?▾

"Behold" has 2 syllables: beh · old.

What is the IPA transcription of "behold"?▾

The IPA transcription of "behold" is /bɪˈhəʊld/.

What does "behold" mean?▾

Behold: To see or look at, esp. appreciatively; to descry, look upon.

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