How to Pronounce "have a drinking problem"
expression
ˈhæv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdɹɪŋkɪŋ/ /ˈpɹɑbɫəm
HAV-uh DRING-king PRAH-blum
hæv/ /æɪ/ /dɹˈɪŋkɪŋ/ /pɹˈɒbləm
hav-uh DRING-king PROB-lum
Definition
To regularly drink too much alcohol in a way that causes problems in your life or health.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdɹɪŋkɪŋ/ /ˈpɹɑbɫəm
British English
hæv/ /æɪ/ /dɹˈɪŋkɪŋ/ /pɹˈɒbləm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAV-uh DRING-king PRAH-blum
UK
hav-uh DRING-king PROB-lum
Listen in Context
She has a drinking problem and is getting help from a doctor.
Some people have a drinking problem but hide it from their families.
If you have a drinking problem, it is important to ask for support.
He finally admitted he has a drinking problem, and now he's in rehab.