How to Pronounce "people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones"
expression
Definition
This expression means you should not criticize others for faults you also have. If you are not perfect, you shouldn't judge people harshly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpipəɫ/ /ˈhu/ /ˈɫaɪv/, /ˈɫɪv/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈɡɫæs/ /ˈhaʊsəz/, /ˈhaʊsɪz/ /ˈʃʊdənt/ /ˈθɹoʊ/ /ˈstoʊnz
British English
pˈiːpəl/ /hˈuː/ /lɪv/ /ˈɪn/ /ɡlˈɑːs/ /hˈaʊzɪz/ /ˈʃʊd(ə)nt/ /θɹˈəʊ/ /stˈəʊnz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PEE-puhl hoo LIV in GLASS HOW-siz SHOO-dnt THROH STOHNZ
UK
PEE-puhl hoo liv in GLAHSS HOW-ziz SHUD-nt THROH STOHNZ
Listen in Context
Remember, people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.
My mother always says, 'people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones' when we argue about mistakes.
It's wise to remember that people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones before criticizing a friend.
He was quick to judge others, but I reminded him that people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.