How to Pronounce "precariously"
word
pɹɪˈkɛɹiəsɫi
pri-KAIR-ee-uhs-lee
pɹɪkˈeəɹɪəsli
pri-KAIR-ee-uhs-lee
Definition
In a way that is not safe or secure, and could easily fall, fail, or change. Often used to describe physical positions or uncertain situations.
IPA Transcription
American English
pɹɪˈkɛɹiəsɫi
British English
pɹɪkˈeəɹɪəsli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pri-KAIR-ee-uhs-lee
UK
pri-KAIR-ee-uhs-lee
Listen in Context
The ladder stood precariously against the wall.
She balanced the plate precariously on one hand.
The cat sat precariously on the narrow fence.
He lived precariously, moving from job to job.