How to Pronounce "weather the storm"
expression
WEH-thur thuh STORM
WEH-thuh STAWM
Definition
To survive or handle a difficult situation, especially by staying strong until things get better. Often used for tough times in businesses, relationships, or personal challenges.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɛðɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈstɔɹm
British English
wˈɛðɐ/ /ðə, ði/ /stˈɔːm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WEH-thur thuh STORM
UK
WEH-thuh STAWM
Listen in Context
The company had to weather the storm during the financial crisis.
Their family worked together to weather the storm when times were tough.
We must stay positive and weather the storm.
Things were rough for a while, but we managed to weather the storm together.