How to Pronounce "a glutton for punishment"
expression
uh GLUHT-un fer PUH-nish-muhnt
uh GLUHT-un faw PUH-nish-muhnt
Definition
Someone who seems to enjoy difficult, unpleasant, or challenging tasks, often taking on more than most people would want.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɡlʌt(ə)n/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈpənɪʃmənt
British English
æɪ/ /ɡlˈʌtən/ /fˈɔː/ /pˈʌnɪʃmənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh GLUHT-un fer PUH-nish-muhnt
UK
uh GLUHT-un faw PUH-nish-muhnt
Listen in Context
John is a glutton for punishment—he volunteers to work extra shifts every week.
If you take care of all those kids by yourself, you're a glutton for punishment.
Why do you keep running marathons? You're a glutton for punishment!
She knows the project is tough, but she's a glutton for punishment and likes a challenge.