How to Pronounce "opening gambit"
expression
ˈoʊpənɪŋ/ /ˈɡæmbɪt
OH-puh-ning GAM-bit
ˈəʊpənɪŋ/ /ɡˈæmbɪt
OH-puh-ning GAM-bit
Definition
An 'opening gambit' is a clever or strategic first move or remark in a conversation, negotiation, or game, meant to gain an advantage early on.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈoʊpənɪŋ/ /ˈɡæmbɪt
British English
ˈəʊpənɪŋ/ /ɡˈæmbɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OH-puh-ning GAM-bit
UK
OH-puh-ning GAM-bit
Listen in Context
His opening gambit in the meeting impressed everyone.
The chess player's opening gambit surprised his opponent.
She started the conversation with a clever opening gambit.
His joke was just an opening gambit to break the ice.