How Do You Spell PHONING IT IN?
The phrase "phoning it in" refers to the act of doing something with minimal effort or enthusiasm. It is spelled as /ˈfoʊnɪŋ ɪt ɪn/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first part, "foʊnɪŋ," represents the common pronunciation of the word "phoning," which refers to making a call. The second part, "ɪt ɪn," combines the short "i" sound with a schwa in the second syllable to convey the idea of performing a task without much exertion. The phrase is commonly used in informal contexts to describe lackluster performance.