How to Pronounce "in the stretch"
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈstɹɛtʃ
IN-thuh-STRECH
ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /stɹˈɛtʃ
IN-thuh-STRETCH
Definition
Used to describe the final part of a competition, project, or process, when the outcome will soon be decided. Originally from horse racing, where the 'stretch' is the last part of the track.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈstɹɛtʃ
British English
ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /stɹˈɛtʃ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IN-thuh-STRECH
UK
IN-thuh-STRETCH
Listen in Context
We are in the stretch of the school year now.
The team played their best in the stretch.
We need to work hard in the stretch to finish this project.
I'm exhausted; we're really in the stretch at work this week.