How to Pronounce "skeleton in the cupboard"
expression
SKEL-uh-tuhn in THUH KUH-berd
SKEL-i-tuhn in THUH KUB-uhd
Definition
A hidden secret from someone's past that could be embarrassing or cause problems if discovered.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈskɛɫətən/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkəbɝd
British English
skˈɛlɪtən/ /ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /kˈʌbəd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKEL-uh-tuhn in THUH KUH-berd
UK
SKEL-i-tuhn in THUH KUB-uhd
Listen in Context
Everyone has a skeleton in the cupboard they hope no one finds out about.
The politician's skeleton in the cupboard was revealed by the newspapers.
She was afraid her skeleton in the cupboard would ruin her new friendship.
Do you think he has a skeleton in the cupboard that he doesn't want us to know about?