How to Pronounce "dip your toe in"
expression
ˈdɪp/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈtoʊ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
DIP-yer-TOH-in
dˈɪp/ /jˈɔː/ /tˈəʊ/ /ˈɪn
DIP-yaw-TOH-in
Definition
To try something new in a small or cautious way, just to test or experience it before fully committing.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɪp/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈtoʊ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
British English
dˈɪp/ /jˈɔː/ /tˈəʊ/ /ˈɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DIP-yer-TOH-in
UK
DIP-yaw-TOH-in
Listen in Context
She wants to dip her toe in before joining the team full-time.
Why not dip your toe in and see if you like painting?
I just want to dip my toe in to see how the class works.
He decided to dip his toe in the tech industry before switching careers.