How to Pronounce Withholds

To pronounce "withholds", say WITHH-olds — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

WITHH-olds

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💡 Tip for remembering “withholds”

"withholds" has 2 syllables: withh-olds. It rhymes with thresholds and unfolds, if that helps it stick.

What does withholds 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 withholds

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

thresholdsunfoldsupholdscoldsholdsfoldsoldsgoldsmoldsmouldshouseholdsmarigolds

Related words

deductrecoupconductsdeductsdeniesholdskeepsnegates

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "withholds"?▾

"Withholds" has 2 syllables: withh · olds.

What does "withholds" mean?▾

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

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