How to Pronounce "the whole nine yards"
expression
thuh HOHL NYNE YAHRDZ
thuh HOHL NYNE YAHDZ
Definition
This expression means to do something completely or to include everything possible. It often describes putting in maximum effort or not leaving anything out.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhoʊɫ/ /ˈnaɪn/ /ˈjɑɹdz
British English
ðə, ði/ /hˈəʊl/ /nˈaɪn/ /jˈɑːdz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh HOHL NYNE YAHRDZ
UK
thuh HOHL NYNE YAHDZ
Listen in Context
For her birthday party, they went the whole nine yards with decorations and food.
They cleaned the house, mowed the lawn, and did the whole nine yards before their guests arrived.
When he proposed, he did the whole nine yards with flowers, candles, and music.
If we're throwing a farewell party, let's go the whole nine yards!