How to Pronounce "low on the totem pole"
expression
LOH on thuh TOH-tuhm POHL
loh ON thuh TOH-tuhm POHL
Definition
To be in a position with little power, importance, or authority, especially in a job or organization.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫoʊ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtoʊtəm/ /ˈpoʊɫ
British English
lˈəʊ/ /ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /tˈəʊtəm/ /pˈəʊl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LOH on thuh TOH-tuhm POHL
UK
loh ON thuh TOH-tuhm POHL
Listen in Context
As a new employee, I am low on the totem pole.
Interns are usually low on the totem pole at big companies.
She doesn't make big decisions because she's low on the totem pole.
After the reorganization, I found myself low on the totem pole again.