How to Pronounce "some loose ends"
expression
ˈsəm/ /ˈɫus/ /ˈɛndz
SUM looss ENDZ
sˈʌm/ /lˈuːs/ /ˈɛndz
sum LOOSS ENDZ
Definition
Minor tasks or details that still need to be finished or resolved before something is considered complete.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsəm/ /ˈɫus/ /ˈɛndz
British English
sˈʌm/ /lˈuːs/ /ˈɛndz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SUM looss ENDZ
UK
sum LOOSS ENDZ
Listen in Context
I finished the report, but there are some loose ends to deal with.
Before we can leave, we need to tie up some loose ends.
There are still some loose ends in the plan we must address.
Let's meet tomorrow and wrap up some loose ends before the final submission.