How to Pronounce "bridge the gap"
expression
ˈbɹɪdʒ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɡæp
BRIJ-thuh-GAP or BRIJ-thee-GAP
bɹˈɪdʒ/ /ðə, ði/ /ɡˈæp
bri-JIDH-uh-GAP or bri-JIDH-ee-GAP
Definition
To reduce or eliminate the difference between two things, groups, or ideas; to create a connection or understanding where there was separation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹɪdʒ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɡæp
British English
bɹˈɪdʒ/ /ðə, ði/ /ɡˈæp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRIJ-thuh-GAP or BRIJ-thee-GAP
UK
bri-JIDH-uh-GAP or bri-JIDH-ee-GAP
Listen in Context
The program helps bridge the gap between students from different backgrounds.
New technology can bridge the gap between doctors and patients in remote areas.
They started a project to bridge the gap between young people and the elderly.
We're trying to bridge the gap between what people want and what we can deliver.