How to Pronounce "tight as a drum"
expression
TYTE-uhz-uh-DRUHM
TYTE-az-DRUHM
Definition
Describes something that is very tight or secure, like a drum's surface. It is often used for objects (like lids or clothes) and sometimes for situations or security.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtaɪt/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdɹəm
British English
tˈaɪt/ /ˈæs/ /æɪ/ /dɹˈʌm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TYTE-uhz-uh-DRUHM
UK
TYTE-az-DRUHM
Listen in Context
The jar is sealed tight as a drum.
His shoes were laced tight as a drum.
After closing the window, it was tight as a drum.
Security at the event was tight as a drum.