problem

/ˈprɒbləm/

Syllables pro·blem

Stress PRO-blem

Phonics Breakdown

pro

/prɒ/

short o

blem

/bləm/

schwa

Meaning

a matter or situation that is difficult to deal with or understand

Sound Reference

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pro=/prɒ/(proper) + blem=/bləm/(emblem)

Example

We need to solve this problem quickly.