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How to pronounce trouble
Say it like this: /ˈt͡ʃɹʌbəl/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does trouble mean?
nounA distressing or dangerous situation.
“He was in trouble when the rain started.”
A difficulty, problem, condition, or action contributing to such a situation.
“The trouble was a leaking brake line.”
A person liable to place others or themselves in such a situation.
“’Cause I knew you were trouble when you walked in So shame on me no-ow”
verbTo disturb, stir up, agitate (a medium, especially water).
“God looking forth will trouble all his Hoſt”
To mentally distress; to cause (someone) to be anxious or perplexed.
“What she said about narcissism is troubling me.”
In weaker sense: to bother or inconvenience.
“I will not trouble you to deliver the letter.”
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