How to Pronounce "hit a plateau"
expression
HIT uh pla-TOH
HIT uh pla-TOH
Definition
To reach a point where you stop making progress after a period of improvement, often used for learning, exercise, or working towards a goal.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɪt/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /pɫæˈtoʊ
British English
hˈɪt/ /æɪ/ /plˈætəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HIT uh pla-TOH
UK
HIT uh pla-TOH
Listen in Context
After a few months of studying, she hit a plateau and stopped improving.
Many athletes hit a plateau in their training and have to change their routine.
If you hit a plateau, try a new method to keep making progress.
I felt like I hit a plateau with my Spanish, so I started watching movies without subtitles.