How do you pronounce "ahold"?

In American English: /əˈhoʊld/ (uh-HOHLD). In British English: /əhˈəʊld/ (uhh-OHLD). In Canadian English: /əˈhoʊld/ (uh-HOHLD). In Australian English: /ɐhˈəʊld/ (ⱯH).

Is "ahold" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈhoʊld/ (uh-HOHLD), while in British English it's /əhˈəʊld/ (uhh-OHLD).

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ahold

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/əˈhoʊld/

uh-HOHLD

Syllable Breakdown

əah·hoʊldold

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Last updated: 2026-02-12