How to Pronounce Withhold

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/wɪðˈhəʊld/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “withhold”

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

What does withhold mean?

verb

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

Synonyms

retain

Words that rhyme with withhold

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

coldholdthresholdscoldboldoldmoldstrolledstrongholdgoldfoldtold

Related words

deductrecoupabstainforbearrefrainpostponedeferdisallow

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "withhold"?▾

"Withhold" has 2 syllables: withh · old.

What is the IPA transcription of "withhold"?▾

The IPA transcription of "withhold" is /wɪðˈhəʊld/.

What does "withhold" mean?▾

Withhold: To keep (a physical object that one has obtained) to oneself rather than giving it back to its owner.

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