How to Pronounce "too many cooks spoil the broth"
expression
TOO MEN-ee KUKS SPOYL thuh broth
TOO MEN-ee KUKS SPOYL thuh broth
Definition
This expression means that when too many people try to control or be involved in a project, it can get ruined or fail.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtu/ /ˈmɛni/ /ˈkʊks/ /ˈspɔɪɫ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɹɔθ
British English
tˈuː/ /mˈɛni/ /kˈʊks/ /spˈɔɪl/ /ðə, ði/ /bɹˈɒθ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TOO MEN-ee KUKS SPOYL thuh broth
UK
TOO MEN-ee KUKS SPOYL thuh broth
Listen in Context
Remember, too many cooks spoil the broth when working on a team.
They all had ideas, but too many cooks spoil the broth.
Too many cooks spoil the broth if everyone tries to lead.
I wanted to help, but you know what they say—too many cooks spoil the broth.