How to Pronounce "below par"
expression
biˈɫoʊ/, /bɪˈɫoʊ/ /ˈpɑɹ
bi-LOH PAR or bih-LOH PAR
bɪlˈəʊ/ /pˈɑː
bi-LOH PAH
Definition
To be less good than what is normal, expected, or acceptable; not meeting the usual standard.
IPA Transcription
American English
biˈɫoʊ/, /bɪˈɫoʊ/ /ˈpɑɹ
British English
bɪlˈəʊ/ /pˈɑː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
bi-LOH PAR or bih-LOH PAR
UK
bi-LOH PAH
Listen in Context
I am feeling below par today, so I will stay home.
His work has been below par recently.
This food tastes below par compared to last time.
If you're feeling below par, it's best to rest and recover.