How to Pronounce "place in an awkward position"
expression
PLAYS in an AWK-werd puh-ZISH-uhn
plays in an AWK-wuhd puh-ZISH-uhn
Definition
To cause someone to be in a situation that is difficult or embarrassing to deal with.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɫeɪs/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈɑkwɝd/, /ˈɔkwɝd/ /pəˈzɪʃən
British English
plˈeɪs/ /ˈɪn/ /ˈɐn/ /ˈɔːkwəd/ /pəzˈɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PLAYS in an AWK-werd puh-ZISH-uhn
UK
plays in an AWK-wuhd puh-ZISH-uhn
Listen in Context
I didn't want to place her in an awkward position, so I didn't ask that question.
His unexpected answer placed me in an awkward position during the meeting.
You might place yourself in an awkward position if you promise too much.
Her joke about the boss really placed him in an awkward position in front of everyone.