How to Pronounce "botheration"
word
ˌbɒðəˈreɪʃən
bah-thuh-RAY-shun
bˌɒðəɹˈeɪʃən
buh-thuh-RAY-shun
Definition
An old-fashioned word for annoyance or trouble; it can also be used as a mild exclamation when something goes wrong.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌbɒðəˈreɪʃən
British English
bˌɒðəɹˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
bah-thuh-RAY-shun
UK
buh-thuh-RAY-shun
Listen in Context
What a botheration this rain is!
The broken printer was a real botheration at work.
Losing my keys is always a botheration.
Oh, botheration! I forgot my wallet at home.