How to Pronounce "get into a mess"
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈmɛs
GET-in-too-uh-MESS
ɡˈɛt/ /ˈɪntʊ/ /æɪ/ /mˈɛs
get-IN-tuh-MESS
Definition
To become involved in a difficult, confusing, or troublesome situation, often by accident or mistake.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈmɛs
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /ˈɪntʊ/ /æɪ/ /mˈɛs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GET-in-too-uh-MESS
UK
get-IN-tuh-MESS
Listen in Context
If you spend too much money, you might get into a mess.
He got into a mess at work because he forgot the deadline.
Try not to get into a mess with your friends.
We really got into a mess when our car broke down in the middle of nowhere.