How to Pronounce "run the gauntlet of"
expression
RUN thuh GAWNT-lut uhv
ruhn THEE GAWNT-luht ov
Definition
To go through a series of challenging or difficult experiences, often involving criticism, attack, or other hardships.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹən/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɡɔntɫət/ /ˈəv
British English
ɹˈʌn/ /ðə, ði/ /ɡˈɔːntlət/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUN thuh GAWNT-lut uhv
UK
ruhn THEE GAWNT-luht ov
Listen in Context
She had to run the gauntlet of tough interview questions.
New students often run the gauntlet of teasing from older kids.
He will run the gauntlet of medical tests next week.
Journalists sometimes run the gauntlet of angry crowds to get a story.