How to Pronounce "pillar of strength"
expression
PIL-er uhv STRENGKTH
PIL-uh uhv STRENGTH
Definition
Someone who provides strong emotional or practical support during difficult times; a person you can always rely on.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɪɫɝ/ /ˈəv/ /ˈstɹɛŋkθ/, /ˈstɹɛŋθ
British English
pˈɪlɐ/ /ˈɒv/ /stɹˈɛŋθ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PIL-er uhv STRENGKTH
UK
PIL-uh uhv STRENGTH
Listen in Context
My mother has always been a pillar of strength for our family.
After losing his job, his wife became his pillar of strength.
During the crisis, our teacher was a pillar of strength to us all.
I don't know how I would have managed without you—you've been my pillar of strength.