How to Pronounce "hammer home"
expression
ˈhæmɝ/ /ˈhoʊm
HAM-er HOHM
hˈæmɐ/ /hˈəʊm
HAM-uh HOHM
Definition
To repeatedly emphasize an idea or point so that people fully understand or remember it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæmɝ/ /ˈhoʊm
British English
hˈæmɐ/ /hˈəʊm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAM-er HOHM
UK
HAM-uh HOHM
Listen in Context
The teacher hammered home the importance of homework every day.
He tried to hammer home that safety comes first.
The coach hammered home the team's goal for the season.
She really tried to hammer home the message that every vote counts.