How to Pronounce "hammer in"
expression
ˈhæmɝ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
HAM-er in
hˈæmɐ/ /ˈɪn
HAM-uh in
Definition
To teach or emphasize something by repeating it many times until it is learned or remembered.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæmɝ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
British English
hˈæmɐ/ /ˈɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAM-er in
UK
HAM-uh in
Listen in Context
The coach hammered in the importance of teamwork.
The teacher hammered in the new vocabulary until everyone knew it.
Parents often hammer in good manners to their children.
Our manager really hammered in the deadline during the meeting.