How to Pronounce "mess around with"
expression
ˈmɛs/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
MESS uh-ROWN-d with
mˈɛs/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd/ /wˈɪð
MESS uh-ROWN-d with
Definition
To handle, play with, or change something in a careless or playful way, often just to explore or have fun. It can also mean becoming involved romantically or flirtatiously with someone.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɛs/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
British English
mˈɛs/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd/ /wˈɪð
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MESS uh-ROWN-d with
UK
MESS uh-ROWN-d with
Listen in Context
Don't mess around with my phone without asking.
He likes to mess around with old radios in his garage.
Stop messing around with the wires, it's dangerous.
I spent the afternoon messing around with some new recipes.