How to Pronounce "in the event of"
expression
in thuh ee-VENT uv
in thuh iv-ENT ov
Definition
Used to talk about what should be done if something specific happens, usually referring to an unexpected or emergency situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /iˈvɛnt/, /ɪˈvɛnt/ /ˈəv
British English
ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /ɪvˈɛnt/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in thuh ee-VENT uv
UK
in thuh iv-ENT ov
Listen in Context
In the event of fire, use the stairs, not the elevator.
In the event of rain, the match will be canceled.
In the event of an emergency, call 911 immediately.
Please keep your ticket; in the event of loss, you'll need it to get a replacement.