How to Pronounce "in a dither"
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdɪðɝ
in-uh DITH-er
ˈɪn/ /æɪ/ /dˈɪðɐ
in-uh DITH-uh
Definition
If you are in a dither, you feel nervous, confused, or unable to decide what to do, especially in a stressful situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdɪðɝ
British English
ˈɪn/ /æɪ/ /dˈɪðɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-uh DITH-er
UK
in-uh DITH-uh
Listen in Context
She was in a dither about what to wear to the party.
He got in a dither when he lost his phone.
Don’t get in a dither over small problems.
She’s always in a dither before big exams.