How to Pronounce "hit a wall"
expression
ˈhɪt/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈwɔɫ
HIT-uh-WAWL
hˈɪt/ /æɪ/ /wˈɔːl
HIT-uh-WAWL
Definition
To suddenly stop making progress, often because of mental or physical exhaustion or a difficult problem. Commonly used to describe situations when you feel stuck and unable to continue.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɪt/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈwɔɫ
British English
hˈɪt/ /æɪ/ /wˈɔːl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HIT-uh-WAWL
UK
HIT-uh-WAWL
Listen in Context
After studying for hours, I hit a wall and couldn't remember anything.
She hit a wall in her training and couldn't run any further.
I was making progress on my project, but then I hit a wall.
I was going strong at the gym, but around 40 minutes in, I really hit a wall.