How to Pronounce "chink in the armor"
expression
CHINGK in thee AR-mer
CHINGK in thee AH-muh
Definition
A small weakness or flaw in someone or something that is otherwise strong or protected.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtʃɪŋk/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɑɹmɝ
British English
tʃˈɪŋk/ /ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈɑː.mə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
CHINGK in thee AR-mer
UK
CHINGK in thee AH-muh
Listen in Context
Every superhero has a chink in the armor.
Her confidence is strong, but stress is a chink in the armor.
The security system was solid, but a single password was the chink in the armor.
He seems unstoppable, but his ego might be the chink in the armor.