How to Pronounce "in a nutshell"
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈnətˌʃɛɫ
IN-uh-NUHT-shel
ˈɪn/ /æɪ/ /nˈʌtʃɛl
in-uh-NUT-shel
Definition
This expression means giving the most important points or a summary in just a few words.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈnətˌʃɛɫ
British English
ˈɪn/ /æɪ/ /nˈʌtʃɛl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IN-uh-NUHT-shel
UK
in-uh-NUT-shel
Listen in Context
In a nutshell, the project was a big success.
He told the story in a nutshell.
Can you explain it in a nutshell?
So, in a nutshell, we need more time and money.