How to Pronounce "bear the brunt"
expression
ˈbɛɹ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɹənt
BAIR thuh BRUHNT
bˈeə/ /ðə, ði/ /bɹˈʌnt
BAIR thuh BRUNT
Definition
To receive or experience the worst part of something, especially something unpleasant or harmful.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɛɹ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɹənt
British English
bˈeə/ /ðə, ði/ /bɹˈʌnt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAIR thuh BRUHNT
UK
BAIR thuh BRUNT
Listen in Context
During the flood, the small villages bore the brunt of the damage.
The teachers bear the brunt of education budget cuts.
She often bears the brunt when something goes wrong at work.
When the project failed, our team bore the brunt of the criticism.