How to Pronounce "nail to"
expression
ˈneɪɫ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
NAYL-too, NAYL-tuh, NAYL-tih
nˈeɪl/ /tˈuː
nayl-TOO
Definition
To attach something to another surface using nails. Often literally means fixing or securing an object by hammering nails through it. Can also be used figuratively to mean 'to pin down' or 'make certain'.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈneɪɫ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
nˈeɪl/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NAYL-too, NAYL-tuh, NAYL-tih
UK
nayl-TOO
Listen in Context
Please nail the sign to the door.
We need to nail these boards to the wall for support.
The painting was nailed to the wooden frame.
She finally nailed the answer to the problem after hours of thinking.