How to Pronounce "stretch a point"
expression
ˈstɹɛtʃ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈpɔɪnt
STRETCH-uh-POINT
stɹˈɛtʃ/ /æɪ/ /pˈɔɪnt
stretch-uh-POINT
Definition
To allow or accept something that would normally not be allowed, usually by being flexible or making an exception to a rule.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɹɛtʃ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈpɔɪnt
British English
stɹˈɛtʃ/ /æɪ/ /pˈɔɪnt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STRETCH-uh-POINT
UK
stretch-uh-POINT
Listen in Context
Can you stretch a point and let me submit the assignment tomorrow?
The rule is strict, but in this case, we can stretch a point.
She asked the teacher to stretch a point for her illness.
I know it’s not the usual way, but could you stretch a point just this once?