How to Pronounce "run the gauntlet"
expression
ˈɹən/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɡɔntɫət
RUN thuh GAWNT-let
ɹˈʌn/ /ðə, ði/ /ɡˈɔːntlət
run THE GAWNT-let
Definition
To go through a series of difficult experiences or challenges, often involving criticism or attack from others.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹən/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɡɔntɫət
British English
ɹˈʌn/ /ðə, ði/ /ɡˈɔːntlət
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUN thuh GAWNT-let
UK
run THE GAWNT-let
Listen in Context
After his mistake, he had to run the gauntlet of his classmates' jokes.
If you want to be an actor, you must run the gauntlet of auditions.
The president often has to run the gauntlet of tough questions from the press.
Every time I bring up politics at dinner, I know I’ll have to run the gauntlet with my family.