How to Pronounce "go into a tailspin"
expression
GOH in-too uh TAIL-spin
goh IN-tuh TAIL-spin
Definition
To suddenly lose control, stability, or order, often because of a shocking or upsetting event; can apply to people, organizations, or situations.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈteɪɫˌspɪn
British English
ɡˈəʊ/ /ˈɪntʊ/ /æɪ/ /tˈeɪlspɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GOH in-too uh TAIL-spin
UK
goh IN-tuh TAIL-spin
Listen in Context
After the bad news, his mood went into a tailspin.
The company went into a tailspin when sales dropped.
Her plans went into a tailspin after she lost her job.
When his relationship ended, everything in his life went into a tailspin.