How to Pronounce "stop dead in your tracks"
expression
STOP-DED-in-yer-TRACKS
STOP-DED-in-YAW-tracks
Definition
To suddenly stop moving or doing something because you are surprised, scared, or shocked.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɑp/ /ˈdɛd/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈtɹæks
British English
stˈɒp/ /dˈɛd/ /ˈɪn/ /jˈɔː/ /tɹˈæks
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STOP-DED-in-yer-TRACKS
UK
STOP-DED-in-YAW-tracks
Listen in Context
I saw a snake and stopped dead in my tracks.
She stopped dead in her tracks when she heard a loud noise.
The child stopped dead in his tracks before crossing the street.
I stopped dead in my tracks when he called my name from behind.