How to Pronounce "rap on the knuckles"
expression
RAP on thuh NUH-kuhlz
RAP on thuh NUH-kuhlz
Definition
A mild or gentle warning, criticism, or punishment, given to someone for a minor mistake or offense.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹæp/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈnəkəɫz
British English
ɹˈæp/ /ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /nˈʌkəlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RAP on thuh NUH-kuhlz
UK
RAP on thuh NUH-kuhlz
Listen in Context
The teacher gave him a rap on the knuckles for talking in class.
She received a rap on the knuckles for being late to work.
If you forget your homework, you might get a rap on the knuckles.
The company got a rap on the knuckles from regulators over safety issues.