How to Pronounce "lean times"
expression
ˈɫin/ /ˈtaɪmz
LEEN TYMZ
lˈiːn/ /tˈaɪmz
LEEN TYMEZ
Definition
A period when there is not much money, food, or resources, and life is more difficult than usual. It is often used to talk about financial hardship.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫin/ /ˈtaɪmz
British English
lˈiːn/ /tˈaɪmz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LEEN TYMZ
UK
LEEN TYMEZ
Listen in Context
Many families save money for lean times.
During lean times, people eat simpler food.
The company cut costs in lean times.
We had to make a lot of sacrifices during those lean times.