How to Pronounce "have a tantrum"
expression
HAV uh TAN-trum
HAV uh TAHN-trum
Definition
To suddenly show strong anger or distress, usually by yelling, crying, or refusing to cooperate, often because you do not get what you want. Most common with young children.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈtæntɹəm
British English
hæv/ /æɪ/ /tˈɑːntɹəm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAV uh TAN-trum
UK
HAV uh TAHN-trum
Listen in Context
If you don't get the toy, please don't have a tantrum.
The little boy started to have a tantrum in the store.
Sometimes children have a tantrum when they are tired.
She doesn't always get her way, but that doesn't mean she has to have a tantrum every time.