How to Pronounce "a bed of roses"
expression
uh BED-uhv ROH-ziz
uh BED-ov ROH-ziz
Definition
A situation or life that is very easy, pleasant, and free from problems or difficulties.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbɛd/ /ˈəv/ /ˈɹoʊzɪz
British English
æɪ/ /bˈɛd/ /ˈɒv/ /ɹˈəʊzɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh BED-uhv ROH-ziz
UK
uh BED-ov ROH-ziz
Listen in Context
Life is not a bed of roses; sometimes it's hard.
He expected his new job to be a bed of roses, but it wasn't.
Not every relationship is a bed of roses.
Don't think raising kids is a bed of roses; it takes real effort.