How to Pronounce "fifth wheel"
expression
ˈfɪfθ/, /ˈfɪθ/ /ˈhwiɫ/, /ˈwiɫ
FIFTH WEEL, FIF WEEL
fˈɪfθ/ /wˈiːl
FIFTH WEEL
Definition
A 'fifth wheel' is an idiom describing a person who feels unnecessary or out of place, especially when with a couple or a small group.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɪfθ/, /ˈfɪθ/ /ˈhwiɫ/, /ˈwiɫ
British English
fˈɪfθ/ /wˈiːl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FIFTH WEEL, FIF WEEL
UK
FIFTH WEEL
Listen in Context
I felt like a fifth wheel when they invited me to their date.
She doesn't want to be a fifth wheel at the party.
Being a fifth wheel can feel awkward.
I didn't want to tag along and be the fifth wheel again.