How to Pronounce "read the room"
expression
ˈɹɛd/, /ˈɹid/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹum
RED or REED thuh or thee ROOM
ɹiːd/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈuːm
REED thuh or thee ROOM
Definition
To understand the mood, feelings, or reactions of people in a group or in a situation by paying attention to their behavior and body language.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹɛd/, /ˈɹid/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹum
British English
ɹiːd/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈuːm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RED or REED thuh or thee ROOM
UK
REED thuh or thee ROOM
Listen in Context
You need to read the room before making a joke.
It's important to read the room in meetings.
He didn't read the room and kept talking about himself.
Wow, you really need to read the room—nobody's in the mood for that right now.