How to Pronounce "thrust into"
expression
ˈθɹəst/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
THRUHST IN-too, in-TOO, IN-tuh
θɹˈʌst/ /ˈɪntʊ
thrust IN-too, in-TU
Definition
To push or force someone or something suddenly and strongly into a situation, place, or experience, often without warning or preparation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈθɹəst/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
British English
θɹˈʌst/ /ˈɪntʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THRUHST IN-too, in-TOO, IN-tuh
UK
thrust IN-too, in-TU
Listen in Context
She was thrust into a leadership position at a young age.
The team was thrust into the finals after winning the last game.
He felt lost when he was thrust into a new country alone.
When her boss quit, she was thrust into running the entire office overnight.