How to Pronounce "lay the blame on"
expression
LAY thuh BLAME awn
LAY thuh BLAME on
Definition
To say that someone or something is responsible for a mistake or problem. Often used when you want to point out who is at fault.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫeɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɫeɪm/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
lˈeɪ/ /ðə, ði/ /blˈeɪm/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAY thuh BLAME awn
UK
LAY thuh BLAME on
Listen in Context
They always lay the blame on others when things go wrong.
Don’t lay the blame on me for the mistake.
The manager tried to lay the blame on the new employee.
People are quick to lay the blame on technology when things don’t work out.