How to Pronounce "the bottom line"
expression
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɑtəm/ /ˈɫaɪn
thuh BAH-tum LYN
ðə, ði/ /bˈɒtəm/ /lˈaɪn
thuh BOT-um LYN
Definition
The most important fact, point, or result in a situation. Often used to summarize the main message or final outcome.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɑtəm/ /ˈɫaɪn
British English
ðə, ði/ /bˈɒtəm/ /lˈaɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh BAH-tum LYN
UK
thuh BOT-um LYN
Listen in Context
The bottom line is that we need more time.
The bottom line is profit.
Here's the bottom line: we can't afford it.
You gave a lot of details, but what's the bottom line?