How to Pronounce "have a bad time of it"
expression
HAV uh BAD TIME uhv IT
hav uh BAD TIME ov IT
Definition
To experience a difficult or unpleasant period, often with many problems or hardships.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbæd/ /ˈtaɪm/ /ˈəv/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt
British English
hav/ /æɪ/ /bˈæd/ /tˈaɪm/ /ˈɒv/ /ˈɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAV uh BAD TIME uhv IT
UK
hav uh BAD TIME ov IT
Listen in Context
He's having a bad time of it at his new job.
Many families had a bad time of it during the storm.
She has had a bad time of it lately with her health.
We really had a bad time of it when the car broke down in the middle of nowhere.