How to Pronounce "a sinking feeling"
expression
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/ /ˈfiɫɪŋ
uh SING-king FEE-ling
æɪ/ /sˈɪŋkɪŋ/ /fˈiːlɪŋ
uh SING-king FEE-ling
Definition
A sudden feeling of worry, fear, or dread, often when you realize something bad might happen or has happened.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/ /ˈfiɫɪŋ
British English
æɪ/ /sˈɪŋkɪŋ/ /fˈiːlɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh SING-king FEE-ling
UK
uh SING-king FEE-ling
Listen in Context
I had a sinking feeling when I saw the dark clouds.
She got a sinking feeling after reading the message.
He felt a sinking feeling in his stomach before the test.
I got a sinking feeling when my boss called me into his office unexpectedly.