How to Pronounce "browbeat into"
expression
ˈbɹaʊˌbit/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
BROW-beet IN-too
bɹˈaʊbiːt/ /ˈɪntʊ
brow-BEET IN-tuh
Definition
To force or pressure someone to do something by using intimidation or strong words.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹaʊˌbit/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
British English
bɹˈaʊbiːt/ /ˈɪntʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BROW-beet IN-too
UK
brow-BEET IN-tuh
Listen in Context
He browbeat me into agreeing with his plan.
The boss tried to browbeat his team into working late.
She was browbeaten into apologizing even though she did nothing wrong.
Don't let anyone browbeat you into making choices you don't want.