How to Pronounce "the line of least resistance"

expression

thuh LINE-uhv-LEEST-ri-ZIS-tuhns

thuh LINE-ov-LEEST-ri-SIS-tuhns

Definition

The easiest or simplest way to do something, especially one that avoids trouble or hard work. People take 'the line of least resistance' when they choose the easiest solution.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫaɪn/ /ˈəv/ /ˈɫist/ /ɹiˈzɪstəns/, /ɹɪˈzɪstəns

British English

ðə, ði/ /lˈaɪn/ /ˈɒv/ /lˈiːst/ /ɹɪsˈɪstəns

Simplified Pronunciation

thuh LINE-uhv-LEEST-ri-ZIS-tuhns

thuh LINE-ov-LEEST-ri-SIS-tuhns

Listen in Context

He often chooses the line of least resistance at work.

Taking the line of least resistance usually means avoiding problems.

Don't always follow the line of least resistance.

When faced with a tough choice, she took the line of least resistance and stayed silent.