How to Pronounce "contend with a problem"
expression
kənˈtɛnd/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈpɹɑbɫəm
kun-TEND with uh PROB-lum
kəntˈɛnd/ /wˈɪð/ /æɪ/ /pɹˈɒbləm
kun-TEND with uh PROB-lum
Definition
To deal with or try to solve a difficult issue or challenge.
IPA Transcription
American English
kənˈtɛnd/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈpɹɑbɫəm
British English
kəntˈɛnd/ /wˈɪð/ /æɪ/ /pɹˈɒbləm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kun-TEND with uh PROB-lum
UK
kun-TEND with uh PROB-lum
Listen in Context
We must contend with a problem at work every day.
The team had to contend with a problem during the project.
Students often contend with a problem of too much homework.
Many businesses have to contend with a problem when the market changes suddenly.