How to Pronounce "rock the boat"
expression
RAHK-thuh-BOHT
ROK-thuh-BOHT
Definition
To do or say something that might cause trouble or disturb a situation where people want things to stay calm and unchanged.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹɑk/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈboʊt
British English
ɹˈɒk/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈəʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RAHK-thuh-BOHT
UK
ROK-thuh-BOHT
Listen in Context
Please don't rock the boat during the meeting.
He likes to rock the boat and ask difficult questions.
It's better not to rock the boat when everyone is happy.
Nobody wants to rock the boat right before the big launch.