How to Pronounce "in plain sight"
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈpɫeɪn/ /ˈsaɪt
in PLAYN SYTE
ˈɪn/ /plˈeɪn/ /sˈaɪt
in playn SYTE
Definition
If something is 'in plain sight', it is clearly visible, not hidden or hard to see. It means anyone can see it easily.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈpɫeɪn/ /ˈsaɪt
British English
ˈɪn/ /plˈeɪn/ /sˈaɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in PLAYN SYTE
UK
in playn SYTE
Listen in Context
The keys were in plain sight on the table.
The answer was in plain sight, but I missed it.
The book was in plain sight on the shelf.
Sometimes the best ideas are in plain sight, but we overlook them.