How to Pronounce Withheld

To pronounce "withheld", say WITHH-eld — 2 syllables, IPA /wɪðˈhɛld/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/wɪðˈhɛld/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “withheld”

"withheld" has 2 syllables: withh-eld. It rhymes with compelled and unparalleled, if that helps it stick.

What does withheld mean?

adjective

That one has withheld; kept from the possession or knowledge of another.
“His withheld hand stared down at my weakly outstretched one.”

verb

To keep (a physical object that one has obtained) to oneself rather than giving it back to its owner.
To keep (information, assent etc) to oneself rather than revealing it.

Synonyms

confidential secret retain

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Words that rhyme with withheld

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

compelled unparalleled yelled impelled propelled meld quelled held swelled dispelled expelled felled

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "withheld"?▾

"Withheld" has 2 syllables: withh · eld.

What is the IPA transcription of "withheld"?▾

The IPA transcription of "withheld" is /wɪðˈhɛld/.

What does "withheld" mean?▾

Withheld: That one has withheld; kept from the possession or knowledge of another.

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