How to Pronounce "stem the tide"
expression
ˈstɛm/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtaɪd
STEM thuh TYDE
stˈɛm/ /ðə, ði/ /tˈaɪd
STEM thuh TYDE
Definition
To try to stop or control a strong force or trend, especially one that seems difficult or impossible to prevent.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɛm/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtaɪd
British English
stˈɛm/ /ðə, ði/ /tˈaɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STEM thuh TYDE
UK
STEM thuh TYDE
Listen in Context
The government is trying to stem the tide of pollution.
We need to stem the tide of misinformation online.
Parents struggle to stem the tide of bad influences.
No matter how hard we try, it's tough to stem the tide of technological change.