How to Pronounce "have an alcohol problem"
expression
ˈhæv/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈæɫkəˌhɑɫ/ /ˈpɹɑbɫəm
HAV-ən AL-kuh-hawl PRAHB-ləm
hæv/ /ˈɐn/ /ˈælkəhˌɒl/ /pɹˈɒbləm
hav-UN AL-kuh-hol PROB-ləm
Definition
To struggle with controlling one's drinking or to drink so much that it causes problems in life.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæv/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈæɫkəˌhɑɫ/ /ˈpɹɑbɫəm
British English
hæv/ /ˈɐn/ /ˈælkəhˌɒl/ /pɹˈɒbləm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAV-ən AL-kuh-hawl PRAHB-ləm
UK
hav-UN AL-kuh-hol PROB-ləm
Listen in Context
My uncle has an alcohol problem and is getting help.
Some people have an alcohol problem without realizing it.
If you have an alcohol problem, it's okay to ask for support.
He didn't admit he had an alcohol problem until his family talked to him.