Como Pronunciar "come within an inch of"

expression

KUHM wi-THIN an INCH uhv

KUM with-IN un INCH ov

Definição

To almost do or experience something, especially something dangerous or serious. It means being very close to a particular outcome, but not actually reaching it.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈkəm/ /wɪˈðɪn/, /wɪˈθɪn/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈɪntʃ/ /ˈəv

Inglês Britânico

kˈʌm/ /wɪðˈɪn/ /ˈɐn/ /ˈɪntʃ/ /ˈɒv

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

KUHM wi-THIN an INCH uhv

KUM with-IN un INCH ov

Ouça em Contexto

He came within an inch of falling off the ladder.

I came within an inch of missing the train this morning.

The team came within an inch of winning the championship.

She came within an inch of telling him the truth, but changed her mind at the last second.