How to Pronounce "in no uncertain terms"
expression
in NOH uhn-SUR-tuhn TURMZ
in NOH un-SUR-tuhn TURMZ
Definition
To say something very clearly and directly, leaving no doubt about the meaning.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈnoʊ/ /ənˈsɝtən/ /ˈtɝmz
British English
ˈɪn/ /nəʊ/ /ʌnsˈɜːtən/ /tˈɜːmz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in NOH uhn-SUR-tuhn TURMZ
UK
in NOH un-SUR-tuhn TURMZ
Listen in Context
She told him in no uncertain terms to leave.
The manager explained the rules in no uncertain terms.
My parents told me in no uncertain terms to be home by ten.
He made his feelings known in no uncertain terms.