How to Pronounce "at the wheel"
expression
AT thuh WHEEL
AT thuh WEEL
Definition
If someone is at the wheel, they are driving a car or other vehicle. It can also be used figuratively to mean someone is in control of a situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhwiɫ/, /ˈwiɫ
British English
ˈæt/ /ðə, ði/ /wˈiːl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AT thuh WHEEL
UK
AT thuh WEEL
Listen in Context
My dad is at the wheel and driving us home.
You should not use your phone at the wheel.
She feels nervous at the wheel.
After a long day, I’m too tired to be at the wheel.