How to Pronounce "a stumbling block"
expression
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈstəmbəɫɪŋ/, /ˈstəmbɫɪŋ/ /ˈbɫɑk
uh STUM-bling blok
æɪ/ /stˈʌmblɪŋ/ /blˈɒk
uh STUM-bling blok
Definition
A stumbling block is something that makes it difficult to achieve something or move forward, like a problem or obstacle.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈstəmbəɫɪŋ/, /ˈstəmbɫɪŋ/ /ˈbɫɑk
British English
æɪ/ /stˈʌmblɪŋ/ /blˈɒk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh STUM-bling blok
UK
uh STUM-bling blok
Listen in Context
Lack of money is a stumbling block for many students.
Language can be a stumbling block when moving to a new country.
His fear of failure became a stumbling block to his dreams.
Negotiating the contract turned out to be a real stumbling block for both sides.