IPA Transcription of "hold-up problem" in American English

The American English IPA transcription of “hold-up problem” is /ˈhoʊld ˈʌp ˈpɹɑbləm/.

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holdˈhoʊld
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problemˈpɹɑbləm

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  • Hold-up problemeconomic dilemma where two parties may be able to work most efficiently by cooperating, but refrain from doing so because of concerns that they may give the other party increased bargaining power and thus reduce their own profits

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