How to Pronounce "wring from"
expression
ˈɹɪŋ/ /ˈfɹəm
RING-frum
ɹˈɪŋ/ /fɹˈɒm
ring-FROM
Definition
To force someone to give you something, such as information, help, or money, by using pressure, threats, or persistence.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹɪŋ/ /ˈfɹəm
British English
ɹˈɪŋ/ /fɹˈɒm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RING-frum
UK
ring-FROM
Listen in Context
It took hours to wring from him the truth about what happened.
She managed to wring from her boss a day off.
The reporter tried to wring from the witness more details.
The confession was finally wrung from him after hours of questioning.