How to Pronounce "by no stretch"
expression
ˈbaɪ/ /ˈnoʊ/ /ˈstɹɛtʃ
BYE-NOH-STRECH
bˈaɪ/ /nəʊ/ /stɹˈɛtʃ
BYE-NOH-STRECH
Definition
A phrase used to strongly deny that something is true or possible; it means 'not at all' or 'in no way.'
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbaɪ/ /ˈnoʊ/ /ˈstɹɛtʃ
British English
bˈaɪ/ /nəʊ/ /stɹˈɛtʃ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BYE-NOH-STRECH
UK
BYE-NOH-STRECH
Listen in Context
He is by no stretch a good driver.
This is by no stretch an easy exam.
The film is by no stretch boring.
By no stretch could you call that restaurant cheap.