How to Pronounce "the path of least resistance"
expression
thuh PATH uhv LEEST ri-ZIS-tuhns
thuh PAATH uhv LEEST ri-SIS-tuhns
Definition
Choosing the easiest or simplest way to do something, often to avoid difficulties or effort.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpæθ/ /ˈəv/ /ˈɫist/ /ɹiˈzɪstəns/, /ɹɪˈzɪstəns
British English
ðə, ði/ [pʰäːθ] /ˈɒv/ /lˈiːst/ /ɹɪsˈɪstəns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh PATH uhv LEEST ri-ZIS-tuhns
UK
thuh PAATH uhv LEEST ri-SIS-tuhns
Listen in Context
She always takes the path of least resistance when there is a problem.
If you want quick results, you might follow the path of least resistance.
He chose the path of least resistance and didn't argue with his boss.
You can't always take the path of least resistance if you want to make a real change.