How to Pronounce "have a weight problem"
expression
ˈhæv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈweɪt/ /ˈpɹɑbɫəm
HAV-uh-WAYT-PRAH-bluhm
hæv/ /æɪ/ /wˈeɪt/ /pɹˈɒbləm
hav-uh-WAYT-PROB-luhm
Definition
To experience difficulties managing your body weight, usually because you are overweight or sometimes underweight.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈweɪt/ /ˈpɹɑbɫəm
British English
hæv/ /æɪ/ /wˈeɪt/ /pɹˈɒbləm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAV-uh-WAYT-PRAH-bluhm
UK
hav-uh-WAYT-PROB-luhm
Listen in Context
My brother doesn't like to talk about the fact that he has a weight problem.
You'd never know she has a weight problem—she's so confident and energetic.
She has a weight problem and is trying to eat healthier.
Many teenagers have a weight problem because of poor diet.