How to Pronounce "whine about"
expression
ˈhwaɪn/, /ˈwaɪn/ /əˈbaʊt
WHYN-uh-BOWT or WYN-uh-BOWT
wˈaɪn/ /ɐbˈaʊt
WYN-uh-BOWT
Definition
To complain in an annoying, high-pitched, or repeated way, especially about something small or not very important.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhwaɪn/, /ˈwaɪn/ /əˈbaʊt
British English
wˈaɪn/ /ɐbˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WHYN-uh-BOWT or WYN-uh-BOWT
UK
WYN-uh-BOWT
Listen in Context
My little brother always whines about his homework.
Don't whine about the weather. There is nothing we can do.
She kept whining about her broken phone until her dad bought her a new one.
You can't just whine about your job—try to change what's bothering you.