How to Pronounce "hammer out"
expression
ˈhæmɝ/ /ˈaʊt
HAM-er OWT
hˈæmɐ/ /ˈaʊt
HAM-uh OWT
Definition
To reach an agreement or solve a problem after a lot of discussion, negotiation, or effort, often through small details.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæmɝ/ /ˈaʊt
British English
hˈæmɐ/ /ˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAM-er OWT
UK
HAM-uh OWT
Listen in Context
Let's hammer out the details of the plan tomorrow.
The team needed hours to hammer out an agreement.
We should hammer out the rules before starting.
After weeks of negotiation, they finally hammered out a new contract.