How to Pronounce "tribulations"
word
ˌtɹɪbjəˈɫeɪʃənz
tri-byuh-LAY-shunz
tɹˌɪbjʊlˈeɪʃənz
trib-yuh-LAY-shunz
Definition
Serious difficulties or troubles, especially over a long period. The word often suggests suffering and hardship.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌtɹɪbjəˈɫeɪʃənz
British English
tɹˌɪbjʊlˈeɪʃənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
tri-byuh-LAY-shunz
UK
trib-yuh-LAY-shunz
Listen in Context
She overcame many tribulations to achieve her dream.
Life is full of tribulations and challenges.
They faced many tribulations on their journey.
Despite all the tribulations, he never gave up hope.