How to Pronounce "in fear and trembling"
expression
in FEER and TREHM-buh-ling
in FEE-uh and TREHM-bling
Definition
Feeling very afraid and nervous, often because of facing something intimidating or overwhelming.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈfɪɹ/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈtɹɛmbəɫɪŋ/, /ˈtɹɛmbɫɪŋ
British English
ˈɪn/ /fˈiə/ /ˈænd/ /tɹˈɛmblɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in FEER and TREHM-buh-ling
UK
in FEE-uh and TREHM-bling
Listen in Context
He stood in fear and trembling before the principal.
She entered the dark room in fear and trembling.
The children waited in fear and trembling to hear their results.
Honestly, I went to that interview in fear and trembling—I was so anxious.