How to Pronounce "amount to the same thing"
expression
əˈmaʊnt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈseɪm/ /ˈθɪŋ
uh-MOWNT tuh/suh/thuh SAME THING
ɐmˈaʊnt/ /tˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /sˈeɪm/ /θˈɪŋ
uh-MOWNT tuu/thuh/thi SAME THING
Definition
If two actions or situations amount to the same thing, their effects or results are no different; they are basically equal.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈmaʊnt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈseɪm/ /ˈθɪŋ
British English
ɐmˈaʊnt/ /tˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /sˈeɪm/ /θˈɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-MOWNT tuh/suh/thuh SAME THING
UK
uh-MOWNT tuu/thuh/thi SAME THING
Listen in Context
Leaving early or on time would amount to the same thing if the train is late.
Telling him the truth now or tomorrow would amount to the same thing.
Whether you write with a pen or a pencil, it will amount to the same thing for this quiz.
Honestly, whether you complain or stay silent, it’ll amount to the same thing—nobody’s going to change the decision.