How to Pronounce "raise a stink"
expression
ˈɹeɪz/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈstɪŋk
RAYZ uh STINK
ɹˈeɪz/ /æɪ/ /stˈɪŋk
RAYZ uh STINK
Definition
To complain loudly or act angrily in public because you are unhappy or something seems unfair.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹeɪz/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈstɪŋk
British English
ɹˈeɪz/ /æɪ/ /stˈɪŋk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RAYZ uh STINK
UK
RAYZ uh STINK
Listen in Context
If you don't give him his money, he'll raise a stink.
The customers raised a stink about the food.
Sarah doesn't like to raise a stink unless it's really important.
They really raised a stink when their flight got canceled at the last minute.