How to Pronounce "stop in their tracks"
expression
STOP in thair TRAKS
stop in THAIR traks
Definition
To suddenly stop moving or doing something, usually because you are surprised, scared, or shocked.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɑp/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðɛɹ/ /ˈtɹæks
British English
stˈɒp/ /ˈɪn/ /ðˈeə/ /tɹˈæks
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STOP in thair TRAKS
UK
stop in THAIR traks
Listen in Context
The loud noise made them stop in their tracks.
When the cat saw the dog, it stopped in its tracks.
The children stopped in their tracks when they heard their teacher's voice.
His shocking news made everyone stop in their tracks.