How to Pronounce "come to a sticky end"
expression
KUHM tuh STIK-ee END
KUM too STIK-ee END
Definition
To die or experience failure in an unpleasant or tragic way, often because of bad choices or dangerous actions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkəm/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈstɪki/ /ˈɛnd
British English
kˈʌm/ /tˈuː/ /æɪ/ /stˈɪki/ /ˈɛnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUHM tuh STIK-ee END
UK
KUM too STIK-ee END
Listen in Context
Many criminals come to a sticky end because of their actions.
He warned them they might come to a sticky end if they didn't stop.
Stories of pirates often end with them coming to a sticky end.
If you keep driving like that, you'll come to a sticky end one day.