How to Pronounce "bother with"
expression
ˈbɑðɝ/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
BAH-ther with, BAH-ther with
bˈɒðɐ/ /wˈɪð
BOTH-uh with
Definition
To make the effort to do something, usually when it's unnecessary, inconvenient, or seems unimportant.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɑðɝ/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
British English
bˈɒðɐ/ /wˈɪð
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAH-ther with, BAH-ther with
UK
BOTH-uh with
Listen in Context
Don't bother with the dishes, I'll do them later.
She didn't bother with a coat, even though it was cold.
You don't need to bother with the answer if you're not sure.
Honestly, why bother with making your bed every morning?