How to Pronounce "at the ready"
expression
ˈæt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹɛdi
AT thuh RED-ee
ˈæt/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈɛdi
AT thuh RED-ee
Definition
Prepared and available to use, act, or respond immediately if needed.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹɛdi
British English
ˈæt/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈɛdi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AT thuh RED-ee
UK
AT thuh RED-ee
Listen in Context
The firefighter kept his gear at the ready.
She waited by the phone at the ready for news.
The soldiers stood at the ready.
I always keep an extra charger at the ready in my bag.