How to Pronounce "the cupboard is bare"
expression
thuh KUB-erd iz BAIR
thuh KUB-uhd iz BAIR
Definition
This expression means there is no food or supplies left at home. It can also mean there are no resources, money, or options available.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkəbɝd/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈbɛɹ
British English
ðə, ði/ /kˈʌbəd/ /ˈɪz/ /bˈeə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh KUB-erd iz BAIR
UK
thuh KUB-uhd iz BAIR
Listen in Context
When I opened the fridge, I saw that the cupboard is bare.
Mom said we need to buy groceries because the cupboard is bare.
After the party, the cupboard is bare.
I was hoping for a snack, but the cupboard is bare tonight.