How To Pronounce Problem
problem
In British English, problem is pronounced /ˈprɒb.ləm/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈpr̥ʷɒb.lə̃m]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈprɑː.bləm/.
Problem has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Problem has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Oo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Questions About Problem
How do you pronounce problem in British English?
In British English, problem is pronounced /ˈprɒb.ləm/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈpr̥ʷɒb.lə̃m].
How do you pronounce problem in American English?
In American English, problem is pronounced /ˈprɑː.bləm/.
How many syllables are in problem?
Problem has two syllables, /prɒb/ + /ləm/.
Where is the stress in problem?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /prɒb/.
Do British and American English pronounce problem the same way?
No. British English has /ˈprɒb.ləm/ and American English has /ˈprɑː.bləm/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Oo
Nearby Words
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