How to Pronounce "social ladder"
expression
SOH-shuhl LAD-er
SOH-shuhl LAD-uh
Definition
The 'social ladder' is a way to describe the ranking of people in society based on wealth, status, or power, where some have a higher or lower position than others.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsoʊʃəɫ/ /ˈɫædɝ
British English
sˈəʊʃəl/ /lˈædɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SOH-shuhl LAD-er
UK
SOH-shuhl LAD-uh
Listen in Context
She wants to move up the social ladder to improve her lifestyle.
People at the top of the social ladder usually have more power.
He started life at the bottom of the social ladder.
Many dream of climbing the social ladder, but it's not always easy.