How to Pronounce "in a stew"
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈstu
in-uh-STOO
ˈɪn/ /æɪ/ /stjˈuː
in-uh-STYOO
Definition
To be very worried, anxious, or agitated about something, especially over a problem or uncertainty.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈstu
British English
ˈɪn/ /æɪ/ /stjˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-uh-STOO
UK
in-uh-STYOO
Listen in Context
He is in a stew about his test results.
Don't get in a stew over little things.
She was in a stew until she found her keys.
I've been in a stew all day waiting for that phone call.