How to Pronounce "tie in knots"
expression
TY in NOTS
TY in NOTS
Definition
To fasten something by making knots with it; also used figuratively to mean confusing or complicating things.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtaɪ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈnɑts
British English
tˈaɪ/ /ˈɪn/ /nˈɒts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TY in NOTS
UK
TY in NOTS
Listen in Context
I tie in knots the shoelaces every day.
She can tie in knots a rope quickly.
His stomach was tied in knots before the test.
This math problem has me completely tied in knots.