How to Pronounce "take a nosedive"
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈnoʊzˌdaɪv
TAYK uh NOHZ-dyve
tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /nˈəʊzdaɪv
TAYK uh NOHZ-dyve
Definition
To decrease or fall suddenly and quickly, especially in value, quality, or amount. Also used in both literal and figurative contexts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈnoʊzˌdaɪv
British English
tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /nˈəʊzdaɪv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK uh NOHZ-dyve
UK
TAYK uh NOHZ-dyve
Listen in Context
After the bad news, the company's shares took a nosedive.
My grades took a nosedive last semester.
Tourism took a nosedive after the storm.
My motivation took a nosedive once the project got canceled.