How to Pronounce "in the balance"
expression
in thuh BAL-uhns
in thuh BAL-uhns
Definition
If something is "in the balance," its outcome or future is uncertain, and it could go either way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbæɫəns
British English
ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈæləns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in thuh BAL-uhns
UK
in thuh BAL-uhns
Listen in Context
The result of the game is still in the balance.
Her future at the company hangs in the balance.
Our vacation plans are in the balance because of the weather.
After hours of talks, the deal was still in the balance.