How to Pronounce "dangle in front of"
expression
ˈdæŋɡəɫ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈfɹənt/ /ˈəv
DANG-guhl in FRUHNT-uhv
dˈæŋɡəl/ /ˈɪn/ /fɹˈʌnt/ /ˈɒv
DANG-guhl in fru-NT-OV
Definition
To hold or show something to someone to tempt or attract them, usually without giving it immediately.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdæŋɡəɫ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈfɹənt/ /ˈəv
British English
dˈæŋɡəl/ /ˈɪn/ /fɹˈʌnt/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DANG-guhl in FRUHNT-uhv
UK
DANG-guhl in fru-NT-OV
Listen in Context
He dangled a toy in front of the baby to make her laugh.
They dangled a job offer in front of her, hoping she would quit her old company.
The dog followed him because he dangled food in front of it.
The company keeps dangling promotions in front of us, but nobody actually gets one.