How to Pronounce "tight spot"
expression
ˈtaɪt/ /ˈspɑt
TYT-spot
tˈaɪt/ /spˈɒt
TYT-spot
Definition
A 'tight spot' means a difficult situation where it is hard to find a solution or way out.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtaɪt/ /ˈspɑt
British English
tˈaɪt/ /spˈɒt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TYT-spot
UK
TYT-spot
Listen in Context
I'm in a tight spot because I lost my wallet.
She helped her friend out of a tight spot.
Getting stuck in traffic made me late and put me in a tight spot at work.
We’re in a tight spot—can you lend us a hand?