How to Pronounce "pick a quarrel"
expression
ˈpɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkwɔɹəɫ
PIK-uh-KWOR-uhl
pˈɪk/ /æɪ/ /kwˈɒɹəl
PIK-uh-KWOR-uhl
Definition
To deliberately start an argument or conflict with someone, often over something minor.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkwɔɹəɫ
British English
pˈɪk/ /æɪ/ /kwˈɒɹəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PIK-uh-KWOR-uhl
UK
PIK-uh-KWOR-uhl
Listen in Context
Don't pick a quarrel with your brother over toys.
She tried to pick a quarrel with her friend at lunch.
Why do you always pick a quarrel when you are tired?
He seemed to pick a quarrel just to get attention.