How to Pronounce "none the wiser"
expression
ˈnən/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈwaɪzɝ
NUN-thuh-WAI-zur
nɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /wˈaɪzɐ
NON-thuh-WAI-zuh
Definition
If you are 'none the wiser,' you did not learn or understand anything new, often after something was explained or happened.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnən/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈwaɪzɝ
British English
nɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /wˈaɪzɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NUN-thuh-WAI-zur
UK
NON-thuh-WAI-zuh
Listen in Context
He explained the math problem, but I was none the wiser.
After reading the instructions, I was still none the wiser.
I tried to fix the computer, but I ended up none the wiser.
They told me all about their plan, but honestly, I was none the wiser afterwards.