How to Pronounce "slam the door in your face"
expression
SLAM thuh DAWR in yor FAYS
slam thuh DAW in yaw FAYS
Definition
To deliberately close a door with force right in front of someone, often to show anger, rejection, or to end a conversation suddenly. Also used figuratively to mean strongly rejecting or ignoring someone.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɫæm/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdɔɹ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈfeɪs
British English
slˈæm/ /ðə, ði/ /dˈɔː/ /ˈɪn/ /jˈɔː/ /fˈeɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SLAM thuh DAWR in yor FAYS
UK
slam thuh DAW in yaw FAYS
Listen in Context
She slammed the door in his face after the argument.
If you are rude, people might slam the door in your face.
He tried to apologize, but she slammed the door in his face.
I thought I had a chance, but life just slammed the door in my face.