How to Pronounce "in on the ground floor"
expression
in ON thuh GROWND floor
in ON the grownd FLOR
Definition
To be involved in a project, business, or opportunity from the very beginning, often giving you special advantages later.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɡɹaʊnd/ /ˈfɫɔɹ
British English
ˈɪn/ /ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /ɡɹˈaʊnd/ /flˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in ON thuh GROWND floor
UK
in ON the grownd FLOR
Listen in Context
She got in on the ground floor of a new company.
If you want to invest, try to be in on the ground floor.
He was in on the ground floor when the website launched.
Getting in on the ground floor of this app could really pay off later.