How to Pronounce "two steps ahead"
expression
ˈtu/ /ˈstɛps/ /əˈhɛd
TOO STEPS uh-HED
tˈuː/ /stˈɛps/ /ɐhˈɛd
TOO STEPS uh-HED
Definition
To be more advanced, prepared, or aware than others, especially in planning or predicting what will happen.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtu/ /ˈstɛps/ /əˈhɛd
British English
tˈuː/ /stˈɛps/ /ɐhˈɛd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TOO STEPS uh-HED
UK
TOO STEPS uh-HED
Listen in Context
She is always two steps ahead in her work.
If you want to win, stay two steps ahead of your opponent.
Our plan will put us two steps ahead of the competition.
I try to think two steps ahead so nothing surprises me.