How to Pronounce "come to a dead end"
expression
KUHM tuh uh DED END
KUM too uh DED END
Definition
To reach a point where you cannot continue or make progress, either literally (on a road) or figuratively (in a situation or plan).
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkəm/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdɛd/ /ˈɛnd
British English
kˈʌm/ /tˈuː/ /æɪ/ /dˈɛd/ /ˈɛnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUHM tuh uh DED END
UK
KUM too uh DED END
Listen in Context
We came to a dead end on the hiking trail.
His research came to a dead end after several months.
The project came to a dead end because of budget cuts.
We thought we were close, but then the negotiations came to a dead end.