How to Pronounce "dance around"
expression
ˈdæns/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
DANS-er-OWND
dˈɑːns/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
DAHNS-uh-ROWND
Definition
To literally move or dance in a circle around something; also, to avoid speaking directly about an issue or answering a question.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdæns/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
British English
dˈɑːns/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DANS-er-OWND
UK
DAHNS-uh-ROWND
Listen in Context
The children danced around the campfire.
Please don't dance around the subject, just answer me.
He tends to dance around difficult questions.
Why do you always dance around what you really mean?