How to Pronounce "state of affairs"
expression
STAYT-uhv-uh-FAIRZ
STAYT-ov-uh-FAIRZ
Definition
A particular condition or set of circumstances that exist at a certain time; the way things are right now.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsteɪt/ /ˈəv/ /əˈfɛɹz
British English
stˈeɪt/ /ˈɒv/ /ɐfˈeəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STAYT-uhv-uh-FAIRZ
UK
STAYT-ov-uh-FAIRZ
Listen in Context
The government is trying to improve the state of affairs in the country.
This is a difficult state of affairs for everyone involved.
The current state of affairs needs careful attention.
Honestly, the state of affairs at work is starting to worry me.