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How to Pronounce "let it alone"

expression

ˈɫɛt/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /əˈɫoʊn
LET-it uh-LONE
lˈɛt/ /ˈɪt/ /ɐlˈəʊn
LET-it uh-LOHN

Definition

A phrase meaning to leave something or someone as it is, without interfering, changing, or bothering it. Often used to advise someone to stop touching, fixing, or getting involved with an issue.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈɫɛt/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /əˈɫoʊn

British English

lˈɛt/ /ˈɪt/ /ɐlˈəʊn

Simplified Pronunciation

US

LET-it uh-LONE

UK

LET-it uh-LOHN

Listen in Context

Please let it alone and stop touching it.

You should let it alone if you don't know how to fix it.

It's better to let it alone and wait for help.

Honestly, I'd just let it alone—messing with it might make it worse.