How to Pronounce "not worth the trouble"
expression
NAHT WURTH thuh TRUH-buhl
NOT WURTH thuh TRUB-uhl
Definition
Used to say that the result or benefit of doing something is too small compared to the effort, time, or risk involved.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɑt/ /ˈwɝθ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtɹəbəɫ
British English
nˈɒt/ /wˈɜːθ/ /ðə, ði/ /tɹˈʌbəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NAHT WURTH thuh TRUH-buhl
UK
NOT WURTH thuh TRUB-uhl
Listen in Context
Cleaning the attic is not worth the trouble for just a few old boxes.
It's not worth the trouble to argue about small things.
Waiting in line for hours is not worth the trouble just to save a little money.
Honestly, fixing that old TV is not worth the trouble—just buy a new one.