How to Pronounce "hamstrung"

word

ˈhæmstɹəŋ

HAM-strung

hˈæmstɹʌŋ

HAM-strung

Definition

If someone or something is hamstrung, they are prevented from taking action or are limited in what they can do, often by rules, circumstances, or missing resources.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈhæmstɹəŋ

British English

hˈæmstɹʌŋ

Simplified Pronunciation

HAM-strung

Listen in Context

The company was hamstrung by new regulations.

The team felt hamstrung without their leader.

She was hamstrung by a shortage of information.

We’re totally hamstrung here until we get approval.