How to Pronounce "spell trouble"
expression
ˈspɛɫ/ /ˈtɹəbəɫ
SPEL TRUH-buhl
spˈɛl/ /tɹˈʌbəl
spel TRUB-uhl
Definition
To be a sign or warning that something will cause problems or lead to a difficult situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈspɛɫ/ /ˈtɹəbəɫ
British English
spˈɛl/ /tɹˈʌbəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SPEL TRUH-buhl
UK
spel TRUB-uhl
Listen in Context
Lack of planning can spell trouble for the project.
Too much rain could spell trouble for the farmers.
Skipping safety checks always spells trouble.
If they keep ignoring the warnings, it's going to spell trouble sooner or later.