How to Pronounce "trouble is brewing"
expression
ˈtɹəbəɫ/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈbɹuɪŋ
TRUH-buhl iz BROO-ing
tɹˈʌbəl/ /ˈɪz/ /bɹˈuːɪŋ
truh-BUHL iz BROO-ing
Definition
This means that a problem or conflict is beginning to develop and will likely become more serious soon.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɹəbəɫ/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈbɹuɪŋ
British English
tɹˈʌbəl/ /ˈɪz/ /bɹˈuːɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TRUH-buhl iz BROO-ing
UK
truh-BUHL iz BROO-ing
Listen in Context
I think trouble is brewing between the two teams.
It looks like trouble is brewing in the city.
When people start arguing, you know trouble is brewing.
You can feel trouble is brewing whenever the boss calls an unexpected meeting.