How to Pronounce "in a lather"
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫæðɝ
IN-uh LATH-er
ˈɪn/ /æɪ/ /ˈlæ.ðə(ɹ)
IN-uh LAH-thuh
Definition
If someone is 'in a lather,' they are very nervous, anxious, or upset about something, often in a way that makes them visibly agitated.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫæðɝ
British English
ˈɪn/ /æɪ/ /ˈlæ.ðə(ɹ)
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IN-uh LATH-er
UK
IN-uh LAH-thuh
Listen in Context
She was in a lather before her big exam.
Don't get in a lather over small mistakes.
He was in a lather waiting for the phone call.
Mom always gets in a lather when we're running late.