How to Pronounce "many hands make light work"
expression
ˈmɛni/ /ˈhændz/, /ˈhænz/ /ˈmeɪk/ /ˈɫaɪt/ /ˈwɝk
MEN-ee HANDZ MAYK LITE WURK
mˈɛni/ /hˈændz/ /mˈeɪk/ /lˈaɪt/ /wˈɜːk
MEN-ee HANDZ MAYK LITE WURK
Definition
This saying means that when many people help with a task, it becomes easier and is done faster.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɛni/ /ˈhændz/, /ˈhænz/ /ˈmeɪk/ /ˈɫaɪt/ /ˈwɝk
British English
mˈɛni/ /hˈændz/ /mˈeɪk/ /lˈaɪt/ /wˈɜːk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MEN-ee HANDZ MAYK LITE WURK
UK
MEN-ee HANDZ MAYK LITE WURK
Listen in Context
Many hands make light work when cleaning the classroom.
We finished the project quickly because many hands make light work.
Remember, many hands make light work when we help each other.
Hey, can you help me move these boxes? You know, many hands make light work.