How to Pronounce "within shouting distance"
expression
wɪˈðɪn/, /wɪˈθɪn/ /ˈʃaʊtɪŋ/ /ˈdɪstəns
wi-THIN SHOW-ting DIS-tens
wɪðˈɪn/ /ʃˈaʊtɪŋ/ /dˈɪstəns
wi-THIN SHOW-ting DIS-tens
Definition
Very close to someone or something, near enough that you could call out and be heard. Used for both physical distance and metaphorically for being close to achieving something.
IPA Transcription
American English
wɪˈðɪn/, /wɪˈθɪn/ /ˈʃaʊtɪŋ/ /ˈdɪstəns
British English
wɪðˈɪn/ /ʃˈaʊtɪŋ/ /dˈɪstəns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
wi-THIN SHOW-ting DIS-tens
UK
wi-THIN SHOW-ting DIS-tens
Listen in Context
The store is within shouting distance of my house.
Our campsite was within shouting distance of the river.
They live within shouting distance of each other.
We're within shouting distance of finishing this project!