How to Pronounce "a pain in the butt"
expression
uh-PAYN-in-thuh-BUHT
uh-PAYN-in-thuh-BUHT
Definition
An informal expression used to describe someone or something that is very annoying or causes trouble.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈpeɪn/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbət
British English
æɪ/ /pˈeɪn/ /ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈʌt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-PAYN-in-thuh-BUHT
UK
uh-PAYN-in-thuh-BUHT
Listen in Context
My little brother can be a pain in the butt sometimes.
This homework is a pain in the butt.
Waking up early every day is a pain in the butt for me.
Dealing with computer problems is always a pain in the butt.