How to Pronounce "get to the bottom of"
expression
GET tuh THUH BAH-tum uhv
get too THUH BOT-um ov
Definition
To find out the true cause or explanation of a problem or mystery.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɑtəm/ /ˈəv
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /tˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈɒtəm/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GET tuh THUH BAH-tum uhv
UK
get too THUH BOT-um ov
Listen in Context
We need to get to the bottom of this noise in the attic.
The police are trying to get to the bottom of the theft.
Let’s get to the bottom of why the computer keeps shutting off.
I'm determined to get to the bottom of what happened yesterday.