How to Pronounce "chain to"
expression
ˈtʃeɪn/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
CHAYN-too, CHAYN-tuh, CHAYN-tih
tʃˈeɪn/ /tˈuː
chAYN-too
Definition
To fasten or secure something to another object using a chain; also used metaphorically to mean restrict or tie someone closely to something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtʃeɪn/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
tʃˈeɪn/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
CHAYN-too, CHAYN-tuh, CHAYN-tih
UK
chAYN-too
Listen in Context
He chained his bike to the fence.
The dog was chained to a tree in the backyard.
I had to chain the gate to keep it closed.
She felt chained to her job and wanted a change.