How to Pronounce "flat broke"

expression

US

ˈfɫæt/ /ˈbɹoʊk

FLAT-brohk

UK

flˈæt/ /bɹˈəʊk

flat-BROHK

Definition

Completely out of money; having no money at all. This expression is informal and used to emphasize being totally broke.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈfɫæt/ /ˈbɹoʊk

British English

flˈæt/ /bɹˈəʊk

Simplified Pronunciation

US

FLAT-brohk

UK

flat-BROHK

Listen in Context

I'm flat broke after paying my bills.

She can't go out tonight because she's flat broke.

If I lose my job, I'll be flat broke.

After that vacation, we were flat broke until payday.