How to Pronounce "throw a wrench in"
expression
THROH uh RENCH in
th-ROH rench IN
Definition
To cause a problem or obstacle that ruins or delays progress or plans.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈθɹoʊ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɹɛntʃ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
British English
θɹˈəʊ/ /æɪ/ /ɹˈɛntʃ/ /ˈɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THROH uh RENCH in
UK
th-ROH rench IN
Listen in Context
The bad weather threw a wrench in our picnic plans.
A power outage threw a wrench in the meeting.
Her illness threw a wrench in our travel plans.
Everything was going smoothly until budget cuts threw a wrench in the whole project.