How to Pronounce "problem child"
expression
ˈpɹɑbɫəm/ /ˈtʃaɪɫd
PRAHB-lum CHYLD
pɹˈɒbləm/ /tʃˈaɪld
PROB-lum CHYLD
Definition
A child who often causes trouble or has behavioral or emotional difficulties. It can also be used for anything—like a project or company division—that causes ongoing problems.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɹɑbɫəm/ /ˈtʃaɪɫd
British English
pɹˈɒbləm/ /tʃˈaɪld
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PRAHB-lum CHYLD
UK
PROB-lum CHYLD
Listen in Context
Jake is a problem child in his class.
Sometimes a problem child needs extra attention from teachers.
The company's new division quickly became a problem child.
"Our marketing team has been a problem child for a while now," the manager admitted.