How to Pronounce "at the bottom of the ladder"
expression
AT thuh BAH-tuhm uhv thuh LAD-er
AT thuh BOT-um ov thuh LAD-uh
Definition
To be in the lowest position in an organization, company, or social group, usually with little power or experience.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɑtəm/ /ˈəv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫædɝ
British English
ˈæt/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈɒtəm/ /ˈɒv/ /ðə, ði/ /lˈædɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AT thuh BAH-tuhm uhv thuh LAD-er
UK
AT thuh BOT-um ov thuh LAD-uh
Listen in Context
When you start a new job, you are usually at the bottom of the ladder.
He is tired of being at the bottom of the ladder and wants a promotion.
All new employees start at the bottom of the ladder in our company.
I'm just at the bottom of the ladder for now, but I hope to work my way up.