How to Pronounce "have a death wish"
expression
HAV uh DETH-wish
HAV uh DETH-wish
Definition
To behave in a very risky or dangerous way, as if not caring about living; often used about people who seem to invite trouble or danger deliberately.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdɛθ/ /ˈwɪʃ
British English
hæv/ /æɪ/ /dˈɛθ/ /wˈɪʃ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAV uh DETH-wish
UK
HAV uh DETH-wish
Listen in Context
You must have a death wish to drive so fast in the rain.
People who climb cliffs without ropes have a death wish.
He acts like he has a death wish when he argues with dangerous people.
Jumping into that river? You seriously have a death wish.