How to Pronounce "fourth gear"
expression
ˈfɔɹθ/ /ˈɡɪɹ
FORTH gear
fˈɔːθ/ /ɡˈiə
FAWTH GEER
Definition
In a car with a manual transmission, 'fourth gear' is the fourth speed setting used to make the car go faster and run more smoothly at higher speeds.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɔɹθ/ /ˈɡɪɹ
British English
fˈɔːθ/ /ɡˈiə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FORTH gear
UK
FAWTH GEER
Listen in Context
Shift into fourth gear when the car reaches 60 km/h.
My car runs smoothly in fourth gear on the highway.
Do you know when to use fourth gear?
I switched to fourth gear to save fuel during the long drive.