How to Pronounce "in the works"
expression
IN-thuh-WURKS
IN-thuh-WURKS
Definition
If something is "in the works," it is being planned, prepared, or happening, but is not finished yet.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈwɝks
British English
ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /wˈɜːks
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IN-thuh-WURKS
UK
IN-thuh-WURKS
Listen in Context
A new movie is in the works at the studio.
There are big changes in the works for next year.
Our team has something special in the works.
Don't worry, a solution is already in the works.