How to Pronounce "zero in on"
expression
ˈziɹoʊ/, /ˈzɪɹoʊ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
ZEE-roh-in-on
zˈiəɹəʊ/ /ˈɪn/ /ˈɒn
ZEE-ruh-oh-in-on
Definition
To direct your attention or efforts very closely on a particular person, thing, or detail.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈziɹoʊ/, /ˈzɪɹoʊ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
zˈiəɹəʊ/ /ˈɪn/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ZEE-roh-in-on
UK
ZEE-ruh-oh-in-on
Listen in Context
The police zeroed in on the main suspect.
Scientists zero in on the cause of the disease.
I need to zero in on my homework tonight.
Let’s zero in on the key points of this meeting.