How to Pronounce "in the hot seat"
expression
in thuh HAHT seet
in thuh HOT seet
Definition
To be in a position where you face a lot of pressure, criticism, or difficult questions, often in front of others.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhɑt/ /ˈsit
British English
ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /hˈɒt/ /sˈiːt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in thuh HAHT seet
UK
in thuh HOT seet
Listen in Context
She was in the hot seat during the meeting when everyone asked her questions.
The new coach is in the hot seat after the team's loss.
If you forget your lines, you'll be in the hot seat on stage.
I was really in the hot seat when my boss called me out in front of everyone.