How to Pronounce "a sign of the times"
expression
uh SIGN uhv thuh TYMZ
uh SIGN ov thuh TYMZ
Definition
An event, trend, or situation that shows the characteristics or mood of a particular period in history.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈsaɪn/ /ˈəv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtaɪmz
British English
æɪ/ /sˈaɪn/ /ˈɒv/ /ðə, ði/ /tˈaɪmz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh SIGN uhv thuh TYMZ
UK
uh SIGN ov thuh TYMZ
Listen in Context
The rise of electric cars is a sign of the times.
People working from home is a sign of the times.
Online shopping everywhere is a sign of the times.
All these smartphones in classrooms are just a sign of the times.