How to Pronounce "go into a nosedive"
expression
GOH IN-too uh NOHZ-dive
guh IN-too uh NOHZ-dive
Definition
If something goes into a nosedive, it suddenly drops or declines quickly, like an airplane diving towards the ground. It can describe both literal movement and sudden negative change (such as a falling price or bad situation).
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈnoʊzˌdaɪv
British English
ɡˈəʊ/ /ˈɪntʊ/ /æɪ/ /nˈəʊzdaɪv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GOH IN-too uh NOHZ-dive
UK
guh IN-too uh NOHZ-dive
Listen in Context
After the bad news, the stock price went into a nosedive.
The company's profits went into a nosedive last year.
Sales went into a nosedive during the winter.
My energy went into a nosedive after lunch, so I needed coffee.