How to Pronounce "place a strain on"
expression
PLAYS uh STRAYN awn
PLAYS uh STRAYN on
Definition
To cause stress, difficulty, or extra load on something or someone, making it harder for them to function normally.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɫeɪs/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈstɹeɪn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
plˈeɪs/ /æɪ/ /stɹˈeɪn/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PLAYS uh STRAYN awn
UK
PLAYS uh STRAYN on
Listen in Context
The high number of patients places a strain on the hospital staff.
Unexpected bills can place a strain on a family's budget.
Working long hours places a strain on your health.
All these deadlines are really placing a strain on the team.