How to Pronounce "stymie"
word
ˈstaɪmi
STY-mee
stˈaɪmi
sty-MEE
Definition
To prevent someone from achieving something or to make progress difficult.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstaɪmi
British English
stˈaɪmi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STY-mee
UK
sty-MEE
Listen in Context
Heavy rain can stymie construction work.
Lack of funding might stymie the research.
New rules could stymie progress.
Every time we try to launch a new product, unexpected problems stymie us.