How to Pronounce "tip the scales at"
expression
TIP thuh SKAYLZ at
TIP thuh SKAYLZ at
Definition
To weigh a certain amount, often used to say how heavy someone or something is.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɪp/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈskeɪɫz/ /ˈæt
British English
tˈɪp/ /ðə, ði/ /skˈeɪlz/ /ˈæt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TIP thuh SKAYLZ at
UK
TIP thuh SKAYLZ at
Listen in Context
The baby tipped the scales at 3 kilograms when she was born.
His luggage tipped the scales at 25 kilos, so he had to pay extra.
This pumpkin tips the scales at almost 10 kilograms!
He may look small, but his dog tips the scales at 40 pounds.