How to Pronounce "red ink"
expression
ˈɹɛd/ /ˈɪŋk
RED-ink
ɹˈɛd/ /ˈɪŋk
RED-ink
Definition
'Red ink' refers to literal red-colored writing ink, and also to a financial loss where expenses exceed income (shown in red on financial statements).
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹɛd/ /ˈɪŋk
British English
ɹˈɛd/ /ˈɪŋk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RED-ink
UK
RED-ink
Listen in Context
The teacher used red ink to correct my homework.
The company is in red ink this year because of low sales.
He wrote the corrections with red ink.
After three months of red ink, the shop finally started making money.