How to Pronounce "lion's den"
expression
ˈɫaɪənz/ /ˈdɛn
LYE-enz DEN
ˈlaɪ.ənz/ /dˈɛn
LYE-enz DEN
Definition
A 'lion's den' is a place or situation where someone feels threatened, faces danger, or must deal with difficult people. It's often used about entering challenging or hostile environments.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫaɪənz/ /ˈdɛn
British English
ˈlaɪ.ənz/ /dˈɛn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LYE-enz DEN
UK
LYE-enz DEN
Listen in Context
He felt nervous when he entered the lion's den at his new job.
Standing in front of the angry crowd was like being in a lion's den.
The student faced the lion's den during his tough presentation.
I'm really nervous about tomorrow's meeting—it's going to be a lion's den in there.