How to Pronounce "tunnel vision"
expression
ˈtənəɫ/ /ˈvɪʒən
TUH-nuhl VIZH-uhn
tˈʌnəl/ /vˈɪʒən
TUN-uhl VIZH-uhn
Definition
A condition where you can only see things directly in front of you and not to the sides; also used figuratively to mean focusing too narrowly on one thing and ignoring everything else.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtənəɫ/ /ˈvɪʒən
British English
tˈʌnəl/ /vˈɪʒən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TUH-nuhl VIZH-uhn
UK
TUN-uhl VIZH-uhn
Listen in Context
He had tunnel vision and didn't notice any other options.
Because of tunnel vision, she missed the important details.
Doctors warn that stress can lead to tunnel vision.
You need to break out of your tunnel vision and see the big picture.