How to Pronounce "bring to a dead end"
expression
BRING tuh DED END
bring too DED END
Definition
To cause a situation, plan, or process to stop progressing because there are no more options or possible solutions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹɪŋ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdɛd/ /ˈɛnd
British English
bɹˈɪŋ/ /tˈuː/ /æɪ/ /dˈɛd/ /ˈɛnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRING tuh DED END
UK
bring too DED END
Listen in Context
The negotiations were brought to a dead end after several disagreements.
Her investigation was brought to a dead end by missing evidence.
The plan was brought to a dead end by lack of funding.
New regulations have brought the project to a dead end.