How to Pronounce "eye of the storm"
expression
EYE-uhv-thuh-STORM
EYE-ov-thuh-STAWM
Definition
The calm center of a storm, especially a hurricane, where it is quiet while the storm rages outside. Also used figuratively to mean a peaceful moment or place in the middle of chaos or trouble.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈaɪ/ /ˈəv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈstɔɹm
British English
ˈaɪ/ /ˈɒv/ /ðə, ði/ /stˈɔːm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EYE-uhv-thuh-STORM
UK
EYE-ov-thuh-STAWM
Listen in Context
The ship stayed in the eye of the storm for an hour.
During the meeting, I felt like I was in the eye of the storm.
The small town was in the eye of the storm when the hurricane hit.
For a moment, everything was quiet, like the eye of the storm before chaos returned.