How to Pronounce "a chain is no stronger than its weakest link"
expression
Definition
This expression means that the overall strength or success of a group, system, or organization depends on its weakest or least effective member.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈtʃeɪn/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈnoʊ/ /ˈstɹɔŋɝ/, /ˈstɹɔŋɡɝ/ /ˈðæn/, /ðən/ /ˈɪts/, /ɪts/ /ˈwikəst/ /ˈɫɪŋk
British English
æɪ/ /tʃˈeɪn/ /ˈɪz/ /nəʊ/ /stɹˈɒŋɡɐ/ /ðˈɐn/ /ˈɪts/ /wˈiːkəst/ /lˈɪŋk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh CHAYN iz noh STRAWN-ger than its WEE-kuhst LINK
UK
uh CHAYN iz noh STRONG-guh than its WEE-kuhst LINK
Listen in Context
A chain is no stronger than its weakest link when it comes to teamwork.
A chain is no stronger than its weakest link means we should support everyone in the group.
Remember, a chain is no stronger than its weakest link.
Our project failed because, as they say, a chain is no stronger than its weakest link.