How to Pronounce "pitch dark"
expression
ˈpɪtʃ/ /ˈdɑɹk
PITCH-dark
pˈɪtʃ/ /dˈɑːk
PITCH-daak
Definition
Describes a place or situation where it is completely dark, with no light at all.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɪtʃ/ /ˈdɑɹk
British English
pˈɪtʃ/ /dˈɑːk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PITCH-dark
UK
PITCH-daak
Listen in Context
It was pitch dark outside at midnight.
The room was pitch dark after the lights went out.
We couldn't see anything because it was pitch dark.
It's pitch dark in the basement—bring a flashlight!