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How to Pronounce "cannot help doing"

expression

ˈkænɑt/, /kəˈnɑt/ /ˈhɛɫp/ /ˈduɪŋ
KAN-not HELP DOO-ing
kəˈnɑt/ /hˈɛlp/ /dˈuːɪŋ
kuh-NOT HELP DOO-ing

Definition

To be unable to stop yourself from doing something, usually because it is a natural reaction or feeling.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈkænɑt/, /kəˈnɑt/ /ˈhɛɫp/ /ˈduɪŋ

British English

kəˈnɑt/ /hˈɛlp/ /dˈuːɪŋ

Simplified Pronunciation

US

KAN-not HELP DOO-ing

UK

kuh-NOT HELP DOO-ing

Listen in Context

I cannot help laughing when I watch this movie.

She cannot help crying during sad stories.

We cannot help worrying about the test.

He can't help checking his phone every five minutes.