How to Pronounce "down in the dumps"
expression
ˈdaʊn/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdəmps
DOWN-in-thuh-DUMPS
dˈaʊn/ /ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /dˈʌmps
DOWN-in-thuh-DUMPS
Definition
Feeling sad, depressed, or without energy. Used when someone is not in a good mood or is feeling unhappy for a while.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdaʊn/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdəmps
British English
dˈaʊn/ /ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /dˈʌmps
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DOWN-in-thuh-DUMPS
UK
DOWN-in-thuh-DUMPS
Listen in Context
I'm feeling down in the dumps today.
She gets down in the dumps when it rains all week.
He was down in the dumps after his team lost.
Don't worry if you're down in the dumps; everyone feels that way sometimes.