How to Pronounce "raise havoc with"
expression
RAYZ HAV-uhk WITH
RAYZ HAV-uhk WITH
Definition
To cause major chaos, problems, or damage to something or someone.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹeɪz/ /ˈhævək/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
British English
ɹˈeɪz/ /hˈævək/ /wˈɪð
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RAYZ HAV-uhk WITH
UK
RAYZ HAV-uhk WITH
Listen in Context
The storm raised havoc with the city's power lines.
The new software update raised havoc with my computer.
Heavy rain raised havoc with traffic this morning.
Construction noise really raised havoc with my sleep last night.