How to Pronounce "spell disaster"
expression
ˈspɛɫ/ /dɪˈzæstɝ
SPEL di-ZAS-ter
spˈɛl/ /dˌɪsˈɑːstɐ
spel di-ZAH-stuh
Definition
To indicate that something will likely cause very bad results or a disaster in the future. It means that something is a sign that trouble is coming.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈspɛɫ/ /dɪˈzæstɝ
British English
spˈɛl/ /dˌɪsˈɑːstɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SPEL di-ZAS-ter
UK
spel di-ZAH-stuh
Listen in Context
Ignoring the safety rules could spell disaster.
A broken dam can spell disaster for the whole town.
Forgetting an important deadline may spell disaster for your project.
Letting these problems pile up could really spell disaster down the road.