How to Pronounce "hamster wheel"
expression
ˈhæmstɝ/ /ˈhwiɫ/, /ˈwiɫ
HAM-ster hweel
hˈæmstɐ/ /wˈiːl
HAM-stuh WEEL
Definition
A hamster wheel is a round device that hamsters run inside for exercise. Figuratively, it describes a repetitive and endless activity that seems to go nowhere, like being stuck in a daily routine.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæmstɝ/ /ˈhwiɫ/, /ˈwiɫ
British English
hˈæmstɐ/ /wˈiːl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAM-ster hweel
UK
HAM-stuh WEEL
Listen in Context
My pet runs on the hamster wheel every night.
The hamster wheel keeps the hamster busy and healthy.
She watches her hamster spin the hamster wheel for hours.
Sometimes I feel like I'm stuck on a hamster wheel at work.