How to Pronounce "spread too thin"
expression
ˈspɹɛd/ /ˈtu/ /ˈθɪn
SPRED-too-THIN
spɹˈɛd/ /tˈuː/ /θˈɪn
spred-TOO-thin
Definition
To try to do too many things at once, so you do not have enough time or energy for each task.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈspɹɛd/ /ˈtu/ /ˈθɪn
British English
spɹˈɛd/ /tˈuː/ /θˈɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SPRED-too-THIN
UK
spred-TOO-thin
Listen in Context
I'm spread too thin at work this week.
She felt spread too thin trying to help everyone.
Don’t spread yourself too thin with too many projects.
Between work, school, and volunteering, I’m definitely spread too thin these days.