how to pronounce problems

/ˈpɹɑːbləmz/

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problems is pronounced in two syllables

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ɑː

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An example use of problems in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… in face of these problems it is safe to …”

meanings of problems

noun:

Plural of problem.

problems frequency in english - A2 level of CEFR

the word problems occurs in english on average 118.1 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for A2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.