How to Pronounce Holding

To pronounce "holding", say HOLD-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /[ˈhəʉɫdɪŋ]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/[ˈhəʉɫdɪŋ]/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “holding”

"holding" has 2 syllables: hold-ing. It rhymes with scolding and withholding, if that helps it stick.

What does holding mean?

verb

  1. To grasp or grip.

    “Hold the pencil like this.”

  2. To contain or store.

    “This package holds six bottles.”

noun

  1. Something that one owns, especially stocks and bonds.
  2. A determination of law made by a court.

Synonyms

claspgraspgripownhappen

Antonyms

release

Words that rhyme with holding

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scoldingwithholdingmoldingupholdingunfoldingbeholdinghandholdingfoldingshareholdinglandholdingmouldinggolding

Related words

propertykeepingretentionretainingretentivebelongingsshareholdingwithholding

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "holding"?▾

"Holding" has 2 syllables: hold · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "holding"?▾

The IPA transcription of "holding" is /[ˈhəʉɫdɪŋ]/.

What does "holding" mean?▾

Holding: To grasp or grip.

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