How to Pronounce "country mile"
expression
KUN-tree MYLE
KUN-tree MYLE
Definition
A 'country mile' means a very long distance, often much farther than expected or compared to a standard mile. It's also used figuratively to describe a much larger difference or lead in a competition.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkəntɹi/ /ˈmaɪɫ
British English
kˈʌntɹi/ /mˈaɪl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUN-tree MYLE
UK
KUN-tree MYLE
Listen in Context
The nearest town is a country mile from here.
He won the race by a country mile.
They were beaten by a country mile.
I thought the store was close, but it was a country mile away.