How to Pronounce "within calling distance"
expression
wɪˈðɪn/, /wɪˈθɪn/ /ˈkɔɫɪŋ/ /ˈdɪstəns
wi-THIN KAW-ling DIS-tuhns
wɪðˈɪn/ /kˈɔːlɪŋ/ /dˈɪstəns
wi-THIN KAW-ling DIS-tuhns
Definition
Close enough so that you can call to someone and they will hear you. Often used to describe physical proximity or safety.
IPA Transcription
American English
wɪˈðɪn/, /wɪˈθɪn/ /ˈkɔɫɪŋ/ /ˈdɪstəns
British English
wɪðˈɪn/ /kˈɔːlɪŋ/ /dˈɪstəns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
wi-THIN KAW-ling DIS-tuhns
UK
wi-THIN KAW-ling DIS-tuhns
Listen in Context
Please stay within calling distance so I can reach you if I need help.
The children played within calling distance of their parents.
The lifeguard asked us to swim within calling distance for our own safety.
Just stay within calling distance—I don't want to lose track of you in the crowd.