How to Pronounce "it isn't worth the trouble"
expression
it IZ-uhnt wurth thuh TRUH-buhl
it IZ-nt wurth thuh TRUH-buhl
Definition
This expression means that something is not important or useful enough to do, so you shouldn't spend your time or effort on it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈɪzən/, /ˈɪzənt/, /ɪzənt/ /ˈwɝθ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtɹəbəɫ
British English
ˈɪt/ /ˈɪn(t)/ /wˈɜːθ/ /ðə, ði/ /tɹˈʌbəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
it IZ-uhnt wurth thuh TRUH-buhl
UK
it IZ-nt wurth thuh TRUH-buhl
Listen in Context
Cleaning that old shed isn't worth the trouble.
If you're not going to use it, fixing this lamp isn't worth the trouble.
For just a few dollars, returning the item isn't worth the trouble.
Honestly, dealing with all that paperwork isn't worth the trouble.