How to Pronounce "rear its ugly head"
expression
REER its UHG-lee HED
REE-uh its UHG-lee HED
Definition
To appear or become noticeable, especially when talking about a problem or something negative that was hidden before.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹɪɹ/ /ˈɪts/, /ɪts/ /ˈəɡɫi/ /ˈhɛd
British English
ɹˈiə/ /ˈɪts/ /ˈʌɡli/ /hˈɛd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
REER its UHG-lee HED
UK
REE-uh its UHG-lee HED
Listen in Context
Every time we think the issue is solved, it rears its ugly head again.
Old fears can rear their ugly head when we least expect it.
The same problem reared its ugly head during the meeting.
Just when things seem to be going well, trouble can rear its ugly head out of nowhere.