How to Pronounce "in a pickle"
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈpɪkəɫ
IN-uh-PIK-uhl
ˈɪn/ /æɪ/ /pˈɪkəl
IN-uh-PIK-uhl
Definition
To be in a difficult or troublesome situation and unsure how to solve it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈpɪkəɫ
British English
ˈɪn/ /æɪ/ /pˈɪkəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IN-uh-PIK-uhl
UK
IN-uh-PIK-uhl
Listen in Context
I'm in a pickle because I lost my keys.
She was in a pickle after missing the last bus.
If you spend all your money now, you’ll be in a pickle later.
He's really in a pickle with two meetings at the same time.