How to Pronounce "the beginning of the end"

expression

thuh bee-GIN-ing uhv thuh END

thuh big-IN-ing ov thuh END

Definition

A phrase describing the first sign or event leading to an ending, often of something that was once successful, stable, or strong.

American English

ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/ /ˈəv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɛnd

British English

ðə, ði/ /bɪɡˈɪnɪŋ/ /ˈɒv/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈɛnd

thuh bee-GIN-ing uhv thuh END

thuh big-IN-ing ov thuh END

The storm was the beginning of the end for the old bridge.

Losing their main player was the beginning of the end for the team.

For many, the scandal was the beginning of the end of his career.

When they raised the prices, it was really the beginning of the end for that store.