How to Pronounce "the weak link"
expression
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈwik/ /ˈɫɪŋk
thuh WEEK LINK
ðə, ði/ /wˈiːk/ /lˈɪŋk
thuh WEEK LINK
Definition
The person or part in a group, system, or process that is the least strong or reliable, and most likely to cause problems or failure.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈwik/ /ˈɫɪŋk
British English
ðə, ði/ /wˈiːk/ /lˈɪŋk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh WEEK LINK
UK
thuh WEEK LINK
Listen in Context
He is the weak link on our team.
One mistake can become the weak link in a process.
Don't let your phone be the weak link in your security.
There's always the weak link that holds everyone else back.