How to Pronounce "have the stomach for"
expression
HAV thuh STUH-muk for
hav thuh STUM-uk faw
Definition
To be able to handle or face something difficult, unpleasant, or challenging without feeling sick, scared, or upset.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈstəmək/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
hæv/ /ðə, ði/ /stˈʌmək/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAV thuh STUH-muk for
UK
hav thuh STUM-uk faw
Listen in Context
I don't have the stomach for scary movies.
Do you have the stomach for this difficult job?
She doesn't have the stomach for arguing with people.
Honestly, I just don't have the stomach for all this office drama.