To pronounce "hold-down", say HOLDD-own — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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HOLDD-own
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"hold-down" has 2 syllables: holdd-own.
"Hold-down" has 2 syllables: holdd · own.
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