How to Pronounce "in a fix"
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfɪks
IN-uh-FIKS
ˈɪn/ /æɪ/ /fˈɪks
IN-uh-FIKS
Definition
If you are 'in a fix', you are in a difficult or problematic situation and do not know what to do.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfɪks
British English
ˈɪn/ /æɪ/ /fˈɪks
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IN-uh-FIKS
UK
IN-uh-FIKS
Listen in Context
I'm in a fix because I lost my keys.
If you don't help me, I'll be in a fix.
He was in a fix after missing the last bus home.
I'm really in a fix this time — my phone died and I can't call for a ride.