How to Pronounce "the lunatic fringe"
expression
thuh LOON-uh-tik FRINJ
thuh LOO-nut-ik FRINJ
Definition
A small group of people in any community, movement, or political party who hold extreme or very unconventional views that are not accepted by the majority.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫunəˌtɪk/ /ˈfɹɪndʒ
British English
ðə, ði/ /lˈuːnətˌɪk/ /fɹˈɪndʒ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh LOON-uh-tik FRINJ
UK
thuh LOO-nut-ik FRINJ
Listen in Context
Some people think the lunatic fringe is dangerous.
The politician did not want to be linked to the lunatic fringe.
Only the lunatic fringe supports such extreme ideas.
Social media has given the lunatic fringe a bigger platform than ever.