How to Pronounce "run out of steam"
expression
RUN OWT uhv STEEM
run OWT ov steem
Definition
To lose motivation, energy, or enthusiasm for an activity or project, usually after making a lot of effort at the beginning.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹən/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈstim
British English
ɹˈʌn/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv/ /stˈiːm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUN OWT uhv STEEM
UK
run OWT ov steem
Listen in Context
She started cleaning the house but ran out of steam halfway through.
If you run out of steam, take a short break.
The team ran out of steam at the end of the game.
I was writing my essay last night but totally ran out of steam after the introduction.