How to Pronounce "black as coal"
expression
BLACK az KOHL
BLACK az KOHL
Definition
Used to describe something that is extremely black in color, just like coal.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɫæk/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈkoʊɫ
British English
blˈæk/ /ˈæs/ /kˈəʊl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BLACK az KOHL
UK
BLACK az KOHL
Listen in Context
The cat was black as coal.
Her hair is black as coal.
The night was black as coal.
After the lights went out, the room was black as coal.