How to Pronounce "rat race"
expression
ˈɹæt/ /ˈɹeɪs
RAT-rayss
ɹˈæt/ /ɹˈeɪs
RAT-rayss
Definition
The 'rat race' is an expression describing a way of life where people are always competing or working very hard, especially to earn money or keep up with others, often leading to stress or exhaustion.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹæt/ /ˈɹeɪs
British English
ɹˈæt/ /ɹˈeɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RAT-rayss
UK
RAT-rayss
Listen in Context
Many people feel stuck in the rat race.
She wants to leave the rat race and move to the countryside.
The city is famous for its stressful rat race.
After ten years in the rat race, he decided it was time for a change.