How to Pronounce "the show must go on"
expression
thuh SHOW must goh AWN
thuh SHOH must goh ON
Definition
This expression means that, no matter what happens, an event or activity must continue, especially in the face of problems or difficulties.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈʃoʊ/ /ˈməst/ /ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
ðə, ði/ /ʃˈəʊ/ /mˈʌst/ /ɡˈəʊ/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh SHOW must goh AWN
UK
thuh SHOH must goh ON
Listen in Context
Even though it rained, the show must go on.
Our main actor was sick, but the show must go on.
No matter what happens, the show must go on.
Our director quit at the last minute, but you know, the show must go on.