How to Pronounce "more than one can bear"
expression
MOR-than-wuhn-kan-BAIR
MAW-than-won-KAN-BAIR
Definition
Describes a situation, emotion, or burden that is too difficult for someone to handle or endure.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɔɹ/ /ˈðæn/, /ðən/ /ˈwən/ /ˈkæn/, /kən/ /ˈbɛɹ
British English
mˈɔː/ /ðˈɐn/ /wˈɒn/ /kˈæn/ /bˈeə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MOR-than-wuhn-kan-BAIR
UK
MAW-than-won-KAN-BAIR
Listen in Context
Carrying all this alone is more than one can bear.
Sometimes, the pain is more than one can bear.
Losing a loved one can be more than one can bear.
'After everything that's happened, it's just more than I can bear right now.'