How to Pronounce "the tide turned"
expression
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtaɪd/ /ˈtɝnd
thuh TYDE TERND
ðə, ði/ /tˈaɪd/ /tˈɜːnd
thuh TYDE TERND
Definition
This expression means that the situation has changed, especially from bad to good or vice versa. It often refers to a turning point when things start to go in a different or opposite direction.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtaɪd/ /ˈtɝnd
British English
ðə, ði/ /tˈaɪd/ /tˈɜːnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh TYDE TERND
UK
thuh TYDE TERND
Listen in Context
After many losses, the tide turned and our team started to win.
When help arrived, the tide turned for the villagers.
As soon as the sun came out, the tide turned and everyone became hopeful.
For a while, it looked hopeless, but then the tide turned in our favor.