How to Pronounce "in the doldrums"
expression
in thuh DOHL-drumz
in thuh DOHL-druhmz
Definition
To be sad, depressed, or lacking energy; also describes a period of economic or activity slowdown.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdoʊɫdɹəmz
British English
ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /dˈəʊldɹəmz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in thuh DOHL-drumz
UK
in thuh DOHL-druhmz
Listen in Context
After losing his job, he was in the doldrums for weeks.
The company has been in the doldrums since last year.
Whenever I feel in the doldrums, I go out for a walk.
You seem in the doldrums lately. Anything on your mind?