How to Pronounce "grey area"
expression
ˈɡɹeɪ/ /ˈɛɹiə
GRAY AIR-ee-uh
ɡɹˈeɪ/ /ˈeəɹiə
GRAY AIR-ee-uh
Definition
A situation, topic, or rule that is not clearly defined, where it is difficult to say what is right or wrong.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɹeɪ/ /ˈɛɹiə
British English
ɡɹˈeɪ/ /ˈeəɹiə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GRAY AIR-ee-uh
UK
GRAY AIR-ee-uh
Listen in Context
The law about online privacy is a grey area.
There is a grey area between work and personal time when you work from home.
Cheating on a small test is a grey area for some students.
It’s kind of a grey area, so I’d check with your manager before deciding.