How to Pronounce "charity begins at home"
expression
CHAIR-i-tee bi-GINZ at HOME
CHA-ri-tee big-INZ at HOHM
Definition
This proverb means you should take care of your own family or close ones before helping others.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtʃɛɹɪti/ /bɪˈɡɪnz/ /ˈæt/ /ˈhoʊm
British English
tʃˈæɹɪti/ /bɪɡˈɪnz/ /ˈæt/ /hˈəʊm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
CHAIR-i-tee bi-GINZ at HOME
UK
CHA-ri-tee big-INZ at HOHM
Listen in Context
My mother always says, 'charity begins at home,' so we help each other first.
Remember, charity begins at home before you donate to strangers.
He believes charity begins at home, so he helps his brother with homework.
You should take care of your kids first—charity begins at home, right?