How to Pronounce "prod into"
expression
ˈpɹɑd/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
PROD IN-too, PROD in-TOO, PROD IN-tuh
pɹˈɒd/ /ˈɪntʊ
prod-IN-tu
Definition
To push someone physically or encourage them forcefully to do something, usually when they are hesitant or unwilling.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɹɑd/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
British English
pɹˈɒd/ /ˈɪntʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PROD IN-too, PROD in-TOO, PROD IN-tuh
UK
prod-IN-tu
Listen in Context
She prodded him into joining the club.
The coach prodded the team into training harder.
My parents prodded me into finishing my homework.
It took a lot of effort to prod him into asking for help.