How to Pronounce "difficult"
word
/ˈdɪfəkəɫt/
DI-fi-kuhlt
/dˈɪfɪkəlt/
DI-fi-kuhlt
Definition
If something is difficult, it needs a lot of effort, skill, or patience to do, understand, or deal with. It can describe tasks, situations, people, or periods of life.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈdɪfəkəɫt/
British English
/dˈɪfɪkəlt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DI-fi-kuhlt
UK
DI-fi-kuhlt
Listen in Context
This math problem is difficult.
It was difficult for her to find a job.
The teacher gave us a difficult question.
I know this is difficult, but we need to talk about it.