How to Pronounce "tread carefully"
expression
ˈtɹɛd/ /ˈkɛɹfəɫi
TRED KAIR-fuh-lee
tɹˈɛd/ /kˈeəfəli
tred KAIR-fuh-lee
Definition
To act or move very cautiously, especially in a situation where making a mistake could have bad consequences.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɹɛd/ /ˈkɛɹfəɫi
British English
tɹˈɛd/ /kˈeəfəli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TRED KAIR-fuh-lee
UK
tred KAIR-fuh-lee
Listen in Context
You should tread carefully when talking to your boss.
It's best to tread carefully in new situations.
We need to tread carefully to avoid problems.
If I were you, I'd tread carefully around that topic.