How to Pronounce "on the bottom rung"
expression
ON thuh BOT-um rung
on thuh BOT-um rung
Definition
This expression means being at the lowest level or position in an organization, company, or social hierarchy.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɑtəm/ /ˈɹəŋ
British English
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈɒtəm/ /ɹˈʌŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ON thuh BOT-um rung
UK
on thuh BOT-um rung
Listen in Context
He started his job on the bottom rung.
New employees are usually on the bottom rung at first.
She feels like she's always on the bottom rung.
You have to work hard if you want to move up from on the bottom rung.