How to Pronounce "beleaguered"
word
bɪˈɫiɡɝd
bih-LEE-grrd
bɪlˈiːɡəd
bih-LEE-guhd
Definition
Describes a person, group, or place that is surrounded by difficulties, troubles, or is under constant attack and stress.
IPA Transcription
American English
bɪˈɫiɡɝd
British English
bɪlˈiːɡəd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
bih-LEE-grrd
UK
bih-LEE-guhd
Listen in Context
The beleaguered town asked for help after the flood.
The company is beleaguered by debts.
The beleaguered leader tried to calm the people.
Investors pulled out of the beleaguered airline after its third crash in a year.