How to Pronounce "in the dock"
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdɑk
IN-thuh-DAHK
ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /dˈɒk
IN-thuh-DOCK
Definition
'In the dock' means being in the place in a courtroom where the accused sits during a trial. It is also used metaphorically to describe someone being publicly accused or blamed for something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdɑk
British English
ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /dˈɒk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IN-thuh-DAHK
UK
IN-thuh-DOCK
Listen in Context
The suspect sat in the dock during the trial.
He found himself in the dock after the accident.
The teacher was in the dock for not stopping the bullying.
Once again, the company is in the dock over environmental violations.