How to Pronounce "a mess of"
expression
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈmɛs/ /ˈəv
uh-MESS-uhv
æɪ/ /mˈɛs/ /ˈɒv
uh-MESS-ov
Definition
An informal expression meaning a large amount of something, often in a disorganized, confusing, or problematic way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈmɛs/ /ˈəv
British English
æɪ/ /mˈɛs/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-MESS-uhv
UK
uh-MESS-ov
Listen in Context
There's a mess of clothes on the floor.
We had a mess of homework last night.
He made a mess of the kitchen while cooking.
After the party, there was a mess of empty bottles everywhere.