How to Pronounce "a learning experience"
expression
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫɝnɪŋ/ /ɪkˈspɪɹiəns
uh LUR-ning ik-SPEER-ee-uhns
æɪ/ /lˈɜːnɪŋ/ /ɛkspˈiəɹɪəns
uh LUR-ning ek-SPEE-ree-uhns
Definition
An event or situation from which someone learns something, especially through personal experience or making mistakes.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫɝnɪŋ/ /ɪkˈspɪɹiəns
British English
æɪ/ /lˈɜːnɪŋ/ /ɛkspˈiəɹɪəns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh LUR-ning ik-SPEER-ee-uhns
UK
uh LUR-ning ek-SPEE-ree-uhns
Listen in Context
Losing my wallet was a learning experience for me.
Moving to a new city was a learning experience.
Cooking dinner by myself was a learning experience.
"Well, that was definitely a learning experience!"