How to Pronounce "tale of woe"
expression
TAYL-uhv-WOH
TAYL-ov-WOH
Definition
A story that describes many problems, misfortunes, or a series of sad events, often told to get sympathy.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪɫ/ /ˈəv/ /ˈwoʊ
British English
tˈeɪl/ /ˈɒv/ /wˈəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYL-uhv-WOH
UK
TAYL-ov-WOH
Listen in Context
He told me a long tale of woe about his lost job.
Every time we meet, she shares another tale of woe.
His tale of woe made everyone feel sorry for him.
She’s always got a new tale of woe to tell at lunch.