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How to Pronounce "spoil rotten"

expression

SPOYL RAH-tuhn
sp-OYL ROT-uhn

Definition

To give someone (usually a child) so many gifts, attention, or treats that they become overly demanding or behave badly.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈspɔɪɫ/ /ˈɹɑtən

British English

spˈɔɪl/ /ɹˈɒtən

Simplified Pronunciation

US

SPOYL RAH-tuhn

UK

sp-OYL ROT-uhn

Listen in Context

His grandparents spoil him rotten every time he visits.

If you spoil rotten your kids, they may not appreciate what they have.

You shouldn't spoil her rotten just because she's the youngest.

Wow, your parents really spoiled you rotten with that birthday party!