How to Pronounce "think tank"
expression
ˈθɪŋk/ /ˈtæŋk
THING-tank
θˈɪŋk/ /tˈæŋk
THING-tank
Definition
An organization or group of experts that studies and develops ideas about specific topics, usually to help solve problems or influence policies.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈθɪŋk/ /ˈtæŋk
British English
θˈɪŋk/ /tˈæŋk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THING-tank
UK
THING-tank
Listen in Context
She works for a think tank in Washington.
The government asked a think tank to study the problem.
A think tank released a report about climate change.
He founded his own think tank to tackle technology issues.