How to Pronounce "hit rock bottom"
expression
ˈhɪt/ /ˈɹɑk/ /ˈbɑtəm
HIT RAWK BAW-tuhm
hˈɪt/ /ɹˈɒk/ /bˈɒtəm
HIT ROK BOT-uhm
Definition
To reach the lowest or worst possible point, especially in a difficult situation or period in life.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɪt/ /ˈɹɑk/ /ˈbɑtəm
British English
hˈɪt/ /ɹˈɒk/ /bˈɒtəm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HIT RAWK BAW-tuhm
UK
HIT ROK BOT-uhm
Listen in Context
After losing his job, he hit rock bottom.
She felt like she hit rock bottom when she failed the exam.
People sometimes need to hit rock bottom to change their lives.
I thought things were bad before, but now I've really hit rock bottom.