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How to pronounce problem in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms trouble
Type of difficulty
Has types matter, can of worms, deep water, growing pains, hydra, pressure point
Derivation problematical


what's the problem?.
Type Words
Synonyms job
Type of difficulty
Has types race problem, balance-of-payments problem
Derivation problematic, problematical


she and her husband are having problems.
urban problems such as traffic congestion and smog.
Type Words
Type of question, head
Has types rebus, riddle, sticker, toughie, enigma, gordian knot, case, puzzle, stumper, puzzler, homework problem, conundrum, koan, teaser, mystifier, pons asinorum, poser, brain-teaser


our homework consisted of ten problems to solve.

Examples of problem

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That problem also affects 280,000 Lexus cars sold abroad, most in North America.
From the stltoday.com
The ankle isn't a long-term problem for Cassity, but right now, it's a nuisance.
From the stltoday.com
If cold hands are a real problem for you, then choose the Guide over the Legend.
From the thenewstribune.com
A main problem with prescriptions is getting patients to follow dosage properly.
From the orlandosentinel.com
We don't have exact numbers for children, but we believe the problem is growing.
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A common problem, however, is that the decisions we make are not always optimal.
From the forbes.com
Free throws were a problem for Windward, which was just six of 16 from the line.
From the sacbee.com
The Legislature approved the database in 2009 as the pill mill problem worsened.
From the orlandosentinel.com
You may be willing to pay more if you can get the problem taken care of quickly.
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More examples
  • A state of difficulty that needs to be resolved; "she and her husband are having problems"; "it is always a job to contact him"; "urban problems such as traffic congestion and smog"
  • A question raised for consideration or solution; "our homework consisted of ten problems to solve"
  • Trouble: a source of difficulty; "one trouble after another delayed the job"; "what's the problem?"
  • A problem is an obstacle which hinders the achievement of a particular goal, objective or purpose. It refers to a situation, condition, or issue that is yet unresolved. ...
  • A chess problem, also called a chess composition, is a puzzle set by somebody using chess pieces on a chess board, that presents the solver with a particular task to be achieved. ...
  • A mathematical problem is a problem that is amenable to being analyzed, and possibly solved, with the methods of mathematics. This can be a real-world problem, such as computing the orbits of the planets in the solar system, or a problem of a more abstract nature, such as Hilbert's problems. ...
  • Villa Elaine is a 1998 album by Remy Zero, and was produced for Geffen Records. After recording the album, Radiohead, who the band had toured with previously, added Remy Zero to their OK Computer tour. ...
  • The Problem is an album by Wu-Tang Clan DJ Mathematics. The album was released on 28 June 2005 by the company Nature Sounds. Most tracks feature cameos by members of the Wu-Tang Clan. The Problem is Mathematics second solo album.
  • A difficulty that has to be resolved or dealt with; A question to be answered, schoolwork exercise; A puzzling circumstance