How to Pronounce "poised to do"
expression
POYZD tuh DOO
POYZD too DOO
Definition
About to do something or ready to take action, often in a confident or prepared way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɔɪzd/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈdu
British English
pˈɔɪzd/ /tˈuː/ /dʉː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
POYZD tuh DOO
UK
POYZD too DOO
Listen in Context
The company is poised to launch a new product.
She was poised to speak when the phone rang.
The team is poised to win the championship.
After years of practice, he's finally poised to succeed.