How to Pronounce "connect the dots"
expression
kəˈnɛkt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdɑts
kuh-NEKT thuh/ thee DAHTS
kənˈɛkt/ /ðə, ði/ /dˈɒts
kuh-NEKT thuh/ thee DOTS
Definition
To draw lines between numbered dots to reveal a picture; figuratively, to understand something by linking different pieces of information together.
IPA Transcription
American English
kəˈnɛkt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdɑts
British English
kənˈɛkt/ /ðə, ði/ /dˈɒts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuh-NEKT thuh/ thee DAHTS
UK
kuh-NEKT thuh/ thee DOTS
Listen in Context
The children liked to connect the dots to make animal pictures.
You need to connect the dots to understand the story.
Can you connect the dots and solve the puzzle?
Once you connect the dots, everything suddenly makes sense.