How to Pronounce "in debt"
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈdɛt
in DET
ˈɪn/ /dˈɛt
in DET
Definition
If you are in debt, you owe money to someone, often because you borrowed it or used credit. It can refer to any kind of financial obligation you need to pay back.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈdɛt
British English
ˈɪn/ /dˈɛt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in DET
UK
in DET
Listen in Context
It’s easy to fall in debt if you aren’t careful with your spending.
I was so deep in debt that I had to ask my family for help.
He finally got out of being in debt after years of hard work.
He is in debt because he bought a new car.