How to Pronounce "problem"
word
/ˈpɹɑbɫəm/
PRAH-bluhm
/pɹˈɒbləm/
PROB-luhm
Definition
A situation, thing, or person that causes difficulty or needs to be dealt with or solved.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɹɑbɫəm/
British English
/pɹˈɒbləm/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PRAH-bluhm
UK
PROB-luhm
Listen in Context
We’ve got a problem with the car — it won’t start.
She’s been struggling with a personal problem lately.
I have a problem with my computer.
We need to find a solution to this problem.