How to Pronounce "dyed in the wool"
expression
DYD-in-thuh-WOOL
DYD-in-thuh-WOOL
Definition
Describes someone who has strong, unchanging beliefs or habits, usually about opinions, politics, or preferences.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdaɪd/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈwʊɫ
British English
dˈaɪd/ /ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /wˈʊl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DYD-in-thuh-WOOL
UK
DYD-in-thuh-WOOL
Listen in Context
He's a dyed in the wool football fan.
My grandmother is dyed in the wool conservative.
She's a dyed in the wool vegetarian.
Don't bother trying to change his mind—he's dyed in the wool about this.