How to Pronounce "get a word in edgewise"
expression
GET uh WURD in EJ-wyze
get a WURD in EJ-wyze
Definition
To be able to say something in a conversation where other people are talking a lot or not letting you speak. It means finding an opportunity to speak when the conversation is dominated by others.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈwɝd/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈɛdʒˌwaɪz
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /æɪ/ /wˈɜːd/ /ˈɪn/ /ˈɛdʒwaɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GET uh WURD in EJ-wyze
UK
get a WURD in EJ-wyze
Listen in Context
It was so noisy that I could barely get a word in edgewise.
Julie talks so much that no one else can get a word in edgewise.
Sometimes it's hard to get a word in edgewise at family dinners.
I tried to get a word in edgewise, but everyone was too excited to listen.