How to Pronounce "soft underbelly"
expression
ˈsɑft/, /ˈsɔft/ /ˈəndɝˌbɛɫi
SAWFT UN-der-bel-ee
sˈɒft/ /ˌʌndəbˈɛli
SOFT UN-duh-BEL-ee
Definition
A 'soft underbelly' means a weak or vulnerable part of something that is otherwise strong. It is often used to describe the easiest place to attack or criticize.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɑft/, /ˈsɔft/ /ˈəndɝˌbɛɫi
British English
sˈɒft/ /ˌʌndəbˈɛli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SAWFT UN-der-bel-ee
UK
SOFT UN-duh-BEL-ee
Listen in Context
The company has a soft underbelly in its security system.
Every superhero has a soft underbelly.
Attackers always look for the soft underbelly of a plan.
Cybercriminals are quick to target any soft underbelly in online systems.