How to Pronounce "put on the spot"
expression
PUT on thuh SPOT
PUT on thuh SPOT
Definition
To suddenly ask someone a difficult question or make them face a challenging situation without time to prepare, often causing discomfort.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈspɑt
British English
pʊt/ /ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /spˈɒt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUT on thuh SPOT
UK
PUT on thuh SPOT
Listen in Context
My teacher put me on the spot by asking a hard question in class.
I don't like being put on the spot during meetings.
He put her on the spot by asking if she liked him in front of everyone.
Sorry to put you on the spot, but can you explain what happened?