How to Pronounce "the other side of the tracks"
expression
thuh UTH-er SYDE uhv thuh TRAKS
thuh UTH-uh SYDE uhv thuh TRAKS
Definition
This expression refers to a poorer or less respected part of a town, separated from a wealthier area by railroad tracks.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈəðɝ/ /ˈsaɪd/ /ˈəv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtɹæks
British English
ðə, ði/ /ˈʌðɐ/ /sˈaɪd/ /ˈɒv/ /ðə, ði/ /tɹˈæks
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh UTH-er SYDE uhv thuh TRAKS
UK
thuh UTH-uh SYDE uhv thuh TRAKS
Listen in Context
People who live on the other side of the tracks often face more challenges.
She came from the other side of the tracks and became very successful.
He felt embarrassed to say he grew up on the other side of the tracks.
Rumors spread fast when someone from the other side of the tracks dates a local celebrity.