How to Pronounce "what do you know"
expression
ˈhwət/, /ˈwət/ /ˈdu/ /ˈju/ /ˈnoʊ
WUHT doo YOO noh
wˈɒt/ /dʉː/ /jˈuː/ /nˈəʊ
WOT dyoo YOO noh
Definition
An informal expression used to show surprise or mild amazement when you hear or discover something unexpected.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhwət/, /ˈwət/ /ˈdu/ /ˈju/ /ˈnoʊ
British English
wˈɒt/ /dʉː/ /jˈuː/ /nˈəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WUHT doo YOO noh
UK
WOT dyoo YOO noh
Listen in Context
What do you know, Anna got the job!
He fixed the computer. What do you know!
What do you know, it's not raining anymore.
What do you know—my old shoes still fit after all these years!