How to Pronounce "a sure thing"
expression
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈʃʊɹ/ /ˈθɪŋ
uh-SHOOR THING
æɪ/ /ʃˈɔː/ /θˈɪŋ
uh-SHORE THING
Definition
Something that is guaranteed to happen or succeed; something with no risk of failure.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈʃʊɹ/ /ˈθɪŋ
British English
æɪ/ /ʃˈɔː/ /θˈɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-SHOOR THING
UK
uh-SHORE THING
Listen in Context
Winning this match is a sure thing for our team.
The company’s success seemed like a sure thing last year.
He thinks his promotion is a sure thing.
It looked like a sure thing, but then it rained and everything changed.