How to Pronounce "pocket dial"
expression
ˈpɑkət/ /ˈdaɪəɫ/, /ˈdaɪɫ
PAH-kit-DY-ul or PAH-kit-DYL
pˈɒkɪt/ /dˈaɪəl
POK-it-DY-ul
Definition
To accidentally call someone on your phone when the device is in your pocket or bag, usually by unintentionally pressing buttons.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɑkət/ /ˈdaɪəɫ/, /ˈdaɪɫ
British English
pˈɒkɪt/ /dˈaɪəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAH-kit-DY-ul or PAH-kit-DYL
UK
POK-it-DY-ul
Listen in Context
I pocket dialed my mom last night.
Oops, I pocket dialed you!
My phone keeps pocket dialing random numbers.
Sorry about that—I must have pocket dialed you while I was walking.