Como Pronunciar "the whole nine yards"

expression

thuh HOHL NYNE YAHRDZ

thuh HOHL NYNE YAHDZ

Definição

This expression means to do something completely or to include everything possible. It often describes putting in maximum effort or not leaving anything out.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhoʊɫ/ /ˈnaɪn/ /ˈjɑɹdz

Inglês Britânico

ðə, ði/ /hˈəʊl/ /nˈaɪn/ /jˈɑːdz

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

thuh HOHL NYNE YAHRDZ

thuh HOHL NYNE YAHDZ

Ouça em Contexto

For her birthday party, they went the whole nine yards with decorations and food.

They cleaned the house, mowed the lawn, and did the whole nine yards before their guests arrived.

When he proposed, he did the whole nine yards with flowers, candles, and music.

If we're throwing a farewell party, let's go the whole nine yards!