How to Pronounce "what's the beef"
expression
ˈhwəts/, /ˈwəts/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbif
WUHTS thuh BEEF
wɒts/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈiːf
WOTS thuh BEEF
Definition
A casual and sometimes slightly confrontational way to ask what the problem or complaint is. It means 'what's wrong?' or 'what's the issue?'
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhwəts/, /ˈwəts/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbif
British English
wɒts/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈiːf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WUHTS thuh BEEF
UK
WOTS thuh BEEF
Listen in Context
What's the beef? You seem upset.
He asked, 'What's the beef?' when I started complaining.
If you don't like something, just say, 'What's the beef?'
Okay, what's the beef this time? You always have something to complain about.