How to Pronounce "call an audible"
expression
KAWL an AW-duh-buhl
KAWL un AW-duh-buhl
Definition
To make a sudden change in plans or decisions, usually in response to unexpected situations. The phrase comes from American football, where a quarterback changes the play at the last moment.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɔɫ/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈɑdəbəɫ
British English
kˈɔːl/ /ˈɐn/ /ˈɔːdəbəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAWL an AW-duh-buhl
UK
KAWL un AW-duh-buhl
Listen in Context
We had to call an audible and eat at a different restaurant because the first one was closed.
If it starts to rain, we might have to call an audible and do something inside.
The coach decided to call an audible during the game and changed the team's strategy.
We were all set for a picnic, but when the clouds rolled in, Sarah called an audible and took us bowling instead.