How to Pronounce "voice in the wilderness"
expression
VOYS in thuh WIL-der-nuss
VOYS in thuh WIL-duh-nuss
Definition
A person or opinion that is ignored or not listened to, often because it is different from what most people think. This phrase refers to someone who speaks out but feels alone, with their words having little effect.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈvɔɪs/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈwɪɫdɝnəs
British English
vˈɔɪs/ /ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /wˈɪldənəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
VOYS in thuh WIL-der-nuss
UK
VOYS in thuh WIL-duh-nuss
Listen in Context
He felt like a voice in the wilderness when no one agreed with his idea.
Sometimes, environmental activists are a voice in the wilderness.
Her warning about cyber security was a voice in the wilderness for years.
Sometimes it feels like I'm just a voice in the wilderness, but I won't stop speaking up.