How to Pronounce "feed the meter"
expression
ˈfid/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈmitɝ
FEED thuh MEE-ter
fˈiːd/ /ðə, ði/ /mˈiːtɐ
FEED thuh MEE-tuh
Definition
To put money (usually coins or a card) into a parking meter so you are allowed to park your vehicle there for longer.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfid/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈmitɝ
British English
fˈiːd/ /ðə, ði/ /mˈiːtɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FEED thuh MEE-ter
UK
FEED thuh MEE-tuh
Listen in Context
I need to feed the meter before my parking time runs out.
She stopped to feed the meter on her way to work.
Don't forget to feed the meter or you'll get a ticket.
Hang on, I have to feed the meter—be right back!