How to Pronounce "wrong side of the tracks"
expression
RAWNG SYDE uhv thuh TRAKS
RONG SYDE ov thuh TRAKS
Definition
An informal expression that describes a poor or less respectable part of town, usually implying someone comes from a lower social class.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹɔŋ/ /ˈsaɪd/ /ˈəv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtɹæks
British English
ɹˈɒŋ/ /sˈaɪd/ /ˈɒv/ /ðə, ði/ /tɹˈæks
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RAWNG SYDE uhv thuh TRAKS
UK
RONG SYDE ov thuh TRAKS
Listen in Context
People said she was from the wrong side of the tracks.
He grew up on the wrong side of the tracks but became successful.
She didn't like being called from the wrong side of the tracks.
Some people still judge you if you're from the wrong side of the tracks.