How to Pronounce "trouble for"
expression
ˈtɹəbəɫ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
TRUH-buhl FOR
tɹˈʌbəl/ /fˈɔː
truh-BUHL faw
Definition
To get negative consequences, difficulties, or punishment because of something you did or a situation related to a particular topic.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɹəbəɫ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
tɹˈʌbəl/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TRUH-buhl FOR
UK
truh-BUHL faw
Listen in Context
He got in trouble for talking in class.
She is in trouble for being late again.
You might get in trouble for cheating on the test.
My brother was in trouble for breaking Mom's vase, but he blamed me instead.