How to Pronounce "flattery will get you nowhere"
expression
FLAT-uh-ree wil GET yoo NOH-wair
FLAT-uh-ree wil GET yoo NOH-weh
Definition
This expression means that giving excessive compliments or praise will not help you get what you want or achieve your goals.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɫætɝi/ /ˈwɪɫ/, /wəɫ/ /ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈju/ /ˈnoʊˌwɛɹ/, /ˈnoʊhˌwɛɹ
British English
flˈætəɹi/ /wˈɪl/ /ɡˈɛt/ /jˈuː/ /nˈəʊweə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FLAT-uh-ree wil GET yoo NOH-wair
UK
FLAT-uh-ree wil GET yoo NOH-weh
Listen in Context
Flattery will get you nowhere, so just ask honestly.
You can keep trying, but flattery will get you nowhere with her.
Remember, flattery will get you nowhere in this class.
Nice try, but flattery will get you nowhere with me!