How to Pronounce "to the bone"
expression
ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈboʊn
TOO-thuh-BOHN or tuh-THUH-BOHN
tˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈəʊn
TOO-thuh-BOHN
Definition
Used to mean 'completely' or 'very deeply,' often with physical sensations or to emphasize intensity, such as being cold, soaked, or affected 'to the bone.' It can also describe thoroughness.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈboʊn
British English
tˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈəʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TOO-thuh-BOHN or tuh-THUH-BOHN
UK
TOO-thuh-BOHN
Listen in Context
The wind was cold to the bone.
He was soaked to the bone after the rain.
She worked herself to the bone for her family.
That icy water chilled me to the bone.