How to Pronounce "pain in the ass"
expression
PAYN-in-the-ASS
PAYN-in-the-ASS
Definition
A very informal or rude expression describing a person or thing that is extremely annoying, troublesome, or difficult.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpeɪn/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈæs
British English
pˈeɪn/ /ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /æs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAYN-in-the-ASS
UK
PAYN-in-the-ASS
Listen in Context
My little brother can be a real pain in the ass sometimes.
Filling out this paperwork is a pain in the ass.
Waiting in long lines is always a pain in the ass.
Dealing with customer service was such a pain in the ass last week.