How to Pronounce "neck and neck"
expression
ˈnɛk/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈnɛk
NEK-ənd-NEK
nˈɛk/ /ˈænd/ /nˈɛk
NEK-ənd-NEK
Definition
Used to describe a situation where two or more competitors are so close in performance that it's almost impossible to see who is winning, especially in a race or competition.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɛk/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈnɛk
British English
nˈɛk/ /ˈænd/ /nˈɛk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NEK-ənd-NEK
UK
NEK-ənd-NEK
Listen in Context
The two runners were neck and neck at the finish line.
The election results are neck and neck right now.
The two teams remained neck and neck all game.
Wow, this race is neck and neck—I can't tell who's ahead!