How to Pronounce "room for doubt"
expression
ˈɹum/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈdaʊt
ROOM fer DOWT
ɹˈuːm/ /fˈɔː/ /dˈaʊt
ROOM faw DOWT
Definition
If something leaves room for doubt, it is not completely certain or clear, and some people may question or not fully believe it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹum/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈdaʊt
British English
ɹˈuːm/ /fˈɔː/ /dˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ROOM fer DOWT
UK
ROOM faw DOWT
Listen in Context
There is room for doubt in his story.
The results leave room for doubt.
His answer didn’t leave room for doubt.
That alibi definitely gives room for doubt about where he was last night.