How to Pronounce "castle in the air"
expression
KAS-uhl in thuh AIR
KAH-suhl in thuh AIR
Definition
A dream, plan, or idea that is very unlikely to happen or is unrealistic; an impossible hope.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkæsəɫ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɛɹ
British English
kˈɑːsəl/ /ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈeə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAS-uhl in thuh AIR
UK
KAH-suhl in thuh AIR
Listen in Context
He is dreaming about a castle in the air.
Building a castle in the air won't help you reach your goal.
Her business plan was just a castle in the air.
Don't waste your time chasing a castle in the air.