How to Pronounce "matter at hand"
expression
ˈmætɝ/ /ˈæt/ /ˈhænd
MAT-er-at-HAND
mˈætɐ/ /ˈæt/ /hˈænd
MAT-uh-at-HAND
Definition
The 'matter at hand' means the topic, problem, or issue being discussed or needing attention right now.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmætɝ/ /ˈæt/ /ˈhænd
British English
mˈætɐ/ /ˈæt/ /hˈænd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAT-er-at-HAND
UK
MAT-uh-at-HAND
Listen in Context
Let's focus on the matter at hand.
We need to solve the matter at hand before moving on.
The boss reminded us to deal with the matter at hand.
Can we stick to the matter at hand instead of talking about unrelated things?