How to Pronounce "to the backbone"
expression
ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbækˌboʊn
TOO / tuh / ti - THUH / thee - BAK-bohn
tˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈækbəʊn
TOO - THUH / thee - BAK-bohn
Definition
To the backbone means completely or to the very core, especially when describing loyalty, honesty, or a strong feeling.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbækˌboʊn
British English
tˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈækbəʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TOO / tuh / ti - THUH / thee - BAK-bohn
UK
TOO - THUH / thee - BAK-bohn
Listen in Context
She is honest to the backbone.
He is loyal to the backbone.
They were corrupt to the backbone.
You can trust her; she’s reliable to the backbone.