Speakur

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What does 'old mean?
Pronunciation spelling of hold.
Where does 'old come from?
A representation of the pronunciation of hold by a speaker whose dialect lacks the voiceless glottal fricative or transition ([h]).

How to pronounce 'old

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “'old”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “'old”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “'old” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.