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How to Pronounce "pick a quarrel"

expression

ˈpɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkwɔɹəɫ
PIK-uh-KWOR-uhl
pˈɪk/ /æɪ/ /kwˈɒɹəl
PIK-uh-KWOR-uhl

Definition

To deliberately start an argument or conflict with someone, often over something minor.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈpɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkwɔɹəɫ

British English

pˈɪk/ /æɪ/ /kwˈɒɹəl

Simplified Pronunciation

US

PIK-uh-KWOR-uhl

UK

PIK-uh-KWOR-uhl

Listen in Context

Don't pick a quarrel with your brother over toys.

She tried to pick a quarrel with her friend at lunch.

Why do you always pick a quarrel when you are tired?

He seemed to pick a quarrel just to get attention.