How to Pronounce "recipe for disaster"
expression
RES-uh-pee fer dih-ZAS-ter
RES-i-pee faw dih-ZAH-stuh
Definition
A situation or combination of things that is very likely to lead to a bad outcome or serious problems.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹɛsəpi/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /dɪˈzæstɝ
British English
ɹˈɛsɪpˌiː/ /fˈɔː/ /dˌɪsˈɑːstɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RES-uh-pee fer dih-ZAS-ter
UK
RES-i-pee faw dih-ZAH-stuh
Listen in Context
Leaving the oven on while you go out is a recipe for disaster.
Mixing water and electricity is a recipe for disaster.
Not studying for the test is a recipe for disaster.
Putting two strong-willed people on the same team was a recipe for disaster.