How to Pronounce "meal ticket"
expression
ˈmiɫ/ /ˈtɪkət/, /ˈtɪkɪt
MEEL TIK-uht or TIK-it
mˈiːl/ /tˈɪkɪt
MEEL TIK-it
Definition
A 'meal ticket' can literally mean a voucher that allows someone to get a free or paid meal. Figuratively, it also means someone or something that provides a steady source of income or support.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmiɫ/ /ˈtɪkət/, /ˈtɪkɪt
British English
mˈiːl/ /tˈɪkɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MEEL TIK-uht or TIK-it
UK
MEEL TIK-it
Listen in Context
He received a meal ticket for lunch at the cafeteria.
Having a good job is my meal ticket.
This scholarship is my meal ticket through college.
He treats his band as his meal ticket, not a passion.