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
US
HAM-strung
UK
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.