How to Pronounce "close to home"
expression
KLOHS-tuh-HOHM
KLOHZ-tuh-HOHM
Definition
Describes something that feels very personal or relevant to you, often because it relates to your own life or emotions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɫoʊs/, /ˈkɫoʊz/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈhoʊm
British English
kləʊz/ /tˈuː/ /hˈəʊm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KLOHS-tuh-HOHM
UK
KLOHZ-tuh-HOHM
Listen in Context
That story about losing a pet was close to home for me.
Sometimes jokes can be close to home and make people uncomfortable.
Her advice about family problems felt close to home.
Wow, that comment was a bit close to home—I went through something similar last year.