How to Pronounce "money pit"
expression
ˈməni/ /ˈpɪt
MUH-nee PIT
mˈʌni/ /pˈɪt
MUN-ee PIT
Definition
A thing, project, or place that constantly requires a lot of money, often much more than expected, with seemingly no end.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈməni/ /ˈpɪt
British English
mˈʌni/ /pˈɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MUH-nee PIT
UK
MUN-ee PIT
Listen in Context
This old house is a real money pit.
My car turned out to be a money pit after all the repairs.
The old swimming pool is a money pit for the community.
We thought the renovation would be simple, but this place is a total money pit.