How to Pronounce "trifle with"
expression
ˈtɹaɪfəɫ/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
TRY-fuhl with
tɹˈaɪfəl/ /wˈɪð
try-FUHL with
Definition
To treat someone or something as unimportant, or to behave carelessly or not seriously with something that deserves respect.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɹaɪfəɫ/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
British English
tɹˈaɪfəl/ /wˈɪð
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TRY-fuhl with
UK
try-FUHL with
Listen in Context
You should not trifle with people's feelings.
Don't trifle with fire, it's dangerous.
You must never trifle with your health.
He likes to trifle with rules just to see what he can get away with.