How to Pronounce "in round numbers"
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈɹaʊnd/ /ˈnəmbɝz
in ROWND NUM-berz
ˈɪn/ /ɹˈaʊnd/ /nˈʌmbəz
in ROWND NUM-buhz
Definition
Used when giving numbers that are rounded or approximate, not exact.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈɹaʊnd/ /ˈnəmbɝz
British English
ˈɪn/ /ɹˈaʊnd/ /nˈʌmbəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in ROWND NUM-berz
UK
in ROWND NUM-buhz
Listen in Context
There are, in round numbers, 1,000 students in the school.
In round numbers, the project cost $50,000.
In round numbers, he earns $2,000 per month.
If you want, I can give you the numbers in round numbers instead of all the details.