How to Pronounce "bring to a close"
expression
ˈbɹɪŋ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkɫoʊs/, /ˈkɫoʊz
BRING tuh KLOHS
bɹˈɪŋ/ /tˈuː/ /æɪ/ /kləʊz
bring tuh KLOHZ
Definition
To end something or finish it after it has been going on for a while, such as a meeting, event, or project.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹɪŋ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkɫoʊs/, /ˈkɫoʊz
British English
bɹˈɪŋ/ /tˈuː/ /æɪ/ /kləʊz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRING tuh KLOHS
UK
bring tuh KLOHZ
Listen in Context
Let's bring this meeting to a close.
The concert was brought to a close with a beautiful song.
The teacher brought the lesson to a close after one hour.
Before we bring the discussion to a close, does anyone have final comments?