How to Pronounce "charm offensive"
expression
ˈtʃɑɹm/ /əˈfɛnsɪv
CHARM uh-FEN-siv
tʃˈɑːm/ /əfˈɛnsɪv
CHAAM uh-FEN-siv
Definition
A charm offensive is a planned effort to win people over or gain their support by being especially friendly, pleasant, or engaging.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtʃɑɹm/ /əˈfɛnsɪv
British English
tʃˈɑːm/ /əfˈɛnsɪv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
CHARM uh-FEN-siv
UK
CHAAM uh-FEN-siv
Listen in Context
The company started a charm offensive to attract new clients.
The politician went on a charm offensive before the election.
She launched a charm offensive to win over her boss.
After the scandal, the company went on a full charm offensive to repair its image.