How to Pronounce "in the red"
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹɛd
IN-thuh-RED
ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈɛd
IN-thuh-RED
Definition
To be losing money, especially when your expenses are greater than your income; to be in debt or running a financial loss.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹɛd
British English
ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈɛd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IN-thuh-RED
UK
IN-thuh-RED
Listen in Context
If you spend more than you earn, you'll be in the red.
The company has been in the red for two years.
Our account is in the red until payday.
Don't worry, lots of startups are in the red before they make a profit.