How to Pronounce "in a word"
expression
IN-uh-WURD
IN-uh-WURD
Definition
Used to sum up something briefly or to give a quick answer in just one or very few words.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈwɝd
British English
ˈɪn/ /æɪ/ /wˈɜːd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IN-uh-WURD
UK
IN-uh-WURD
Listen in Context
In a word, she's amazing.
He described the city, and in a word, it's crowded.
In a word, the answer is no.
Was the movie good? In a word: unforgettable.