How to Pronounce "the going rate"
expression
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɡoʊɪn/, /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/ /ˈɹeɪt
thuh GOH-in rayt
ðə, ði/ /ɡˈəʊɪŋ/ /ɹˈeɪt
thuh GOH-ing rayt
Definition
The price or fee that is commonly charged for something at the present time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɡoʊɪn/, /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/ /ˈɹeɪt
British English
ðə, ði/ /ɡˈəʊɪŋ/ /ɹˈeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh GOH-in rayt
UK
thuh GOH-ing rayt
Listen in Context
The going rate for a babysitter here is $15 per hour.
Is that the going rate for rent in this city?
We can't pay more than the going rate.
That's just the going rate these days—everyone pays it.