How to Pronounce "feel the pinch"
expression
FEEL thuh PINCH
FEEL thuh PINCH
Definition
To experience financial difficulties or pressure, often because of less money or higher expenses.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfiɫ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpɪntʃ
British English
fˈiːl/ /ðə, ði/ /pˈɪntʃ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FEEL thuh PINCH
UK
FEEL thuh PINCH
Listen in Context
Many families feel the pinch when food prices go up.
Since losing his job, he really feels the pinch.
Small businesses feel the pinch during a recession.
We're starting to feel the pinch after the rent increase.