How to Pronounce "put to the test"
expression
ˈpʊt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtɛst
PUT too thuh TEST
pʊt/ /tˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /tˈɛst
put TOO thuh TEST
Definition
To challenge someone or something to see how capable, reliable, or strong they are—usually by putting them through a difficult situation or experiment.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtɛst
British English
pʊt/ /tˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /tˈɛst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUT too thuh TEST
UK
put TOO thuh TEST
Listen in Context
The new bridge was put to the test during the heavy storm.
Her patience was put to the test by the energetic children.
The team was put to the test in the final match.
My cooking skills were really put to the test when I had to cook for 20 people.