How to Pronounce "run into a stone wall"
expression
RUN in-too uh STONE WALL
run IN-tuh ay STONE WAWRL
Definition
To suddenly encounter a major obstacle or problem that stops progress, often when trying to achieve something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹən/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈstoʊn/ /ˈwɔɫ
British English
ɹˈʌn/ /ˈɪntʊ/ /æɪ/ /stˈəʊn/ /wˈɔːl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUN in-too uh STONE WALL
UK
run IN-tuh ay STONE WAWRL
Listen in Context
We ran into a stone wall when the bank refused our loan.
Our project ran into a stone wall because we had no more money.
Many people run into a stone wall when they try to change government rules.
Every time I ask my boss for a promotion, I run into a stone wall.