Como Pronunciar "on the bubble"

expression

AHN-thuh-BUH-buhl

ON-thuh-BUB-uhl

Definição

An expression used when someone or something is very close to qualifying or being eliminated, usually in competitions, sports, or other selection processes.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbəbəɫ

Inglês Britânico

ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈʌbəl

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

AHN-thuh-BUH-buhl

ON-thuh-BUB-uhl

Ouça em Contexto

Our team is on the bubble for the playoffs this year.

She is on the bubble for getting that new job.

Several students are on the bubble for passing the final exam.

We're really on the bubble this season; one more loss and we're out.