How to Pronounce "turn on a dime"
expression
TURN-on-uh-DIME
TUR-non-ay-DIME
Definition
To change direction very quickly and within a very small space, like a vehicle that can make a very sharp turn; also used for anything or anyone that can react or adapt extremely quickly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɝn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdaɪm
British English
tˈɜːn/ /ˈɒn/ /æɪ/ /dˈaɪm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TURN-on-uh-DIME
UK
TUR-non-ay-DIME
Listen in Context
This car can turn on a dime.
Skaters need to turn on a dime during competitions.
The robot can turn on a dime and avoid obstacles.
Our team had to turn on a dime when the market suddenly changed.