How to Pronounce "put through the wringer"
expression
ˈpʊt/ /ˈθɹu/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹɪŋɝ
PUT THROO thuh RING-er
pʊt/ /θɹˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈɪŋɐ
put throo THEE RING-uh
Definition
To make someone go through a very difficult, stressful, or painful experience, or to test someone severely.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊt/ /ˈθɹu/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹɪŋɝ
British English
pʊt/ /θɹˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈɪŋɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUT THROO thuh RING-er
UK
put throo THEE RING-uh
Listen in Context
The test really put me through the wringer.
She was put through the wringer during the interview.
After the surgery, he felt like he had been put through the wringer.
Wow, this week really put me through the wringer at work.