How to Pronounce "split the difference"
expression
ˈspɫɪt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdɪfɝəns/, /ˈdɪfɹəns
SPLIT thuh DIF-er-ens
splˈɪt/ /ðə, ði/ /dˈɪfɹəns
split thuh DIF-ruhns
Definition
To agree on a number or solution that is exactly in the middle between two different opinions, prices, or amounts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈspɫɪt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdɪfɝəns/, /ˈdɪfɹəns
British English
splˈɪt/ /ðə, ði/ /dˈɪfɹəns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SPLIT thuh DIF-er-ens
UK
split thuh DIF-ruhns
Listen in Context
I want to pay $20, you want $30. Let's split the difference and pay $25.
She offered $15, he offered $25, so they split the difference at $20.
If we can't agree on a price, we could split the difference.
How about we just split the difference and call it even?