How to Pronounce "call the tune"
expression
ˈkɔɫ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtun
KAWL thuh TOON
kˈɔːl/ /ðə, ði/ /tjˈuːn
KAWL thuh TYOON
Definition
To be the person who makes the important decisions and is in control of what happens.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɔɫ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtun
British English
kˈɔːl/ /ðə, ði/ /tjˈuːn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAWL thuh TOON
UK
KAWL thuh TYOON
Listen in Context
In this office, Mary calls the tune.
Who calls the tune in your family?
The manager calls the tune, so we have to follow her ideas.
When it comes to big decisions, it's clear that Jeff calls the tune.