How to Pronounce "safety in numbers"
expression
SAYF-tee in NUM-berz
SAYF-tee in NUM-buhz
Definition
The idea that being in a group makes you less likely to face danger or problems than being alone.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈseɪfti/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈnəmbɝz
British English
sˈeɪfti/ /ˈɪn/ /nˈʌmbəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SAYF-tee in NUM-berz
UK
SAYF-tee in NUM-buhz
Listen in Context
We walked home together because there is safety in numbers.
She joined the group since there is safety in numbers when traveling.
The children felt safety in numbers at the playground.
I'm not really worried about going out late; there's safety in numbers if we're all together.