How to Pronounce "don't take any wooden nickels"
expression
DOHNT TAYK EN-ee WUHD-uhn NIK-uhlz
DOHNT TAYK EN-ee WUD-uhn NIK-ulz
Definition
This is an old American expression meaning 'be careful and don't let anyone cheat or trick you,' especially with something that seems valuable but isn't.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdoʊn/, /ˈdoʊnt/ /ˈteɪk/ /ˈɛni/ /ˈwʊdən/ /ˈnɪkəɫz
British English
dəʊnt/ /tˈeɪk/ /ˈɛni/ /wˈʊdən/ /nˈɪkəlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DOHNT TAYK EN-ee WUHD-uhn NIK-uhlz
UK
DOHNT TAYK EN-ee WUD-uhn NIK-ulz
Listen in Context
Hey, don't take any wooden nickels while you're in the city.
Before you leave, remember: don't take any wooden nickels.
My grandma always said, 'don't take any wooden nickels!'
I know it's easy to trust people, but seriously, don't take any wooden nickels out there.