How to Pronounce "pride goes before a fall"
expression
ˈpɹaɪd/ /ˈɡoʊz/ /ˌbiˈfɔɹ/, /bɪˈfɔɹ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfɑɫ/, /ˈfɔɫ
PRYD gohz bih-FOR uh FAWL
pɹˈaɪd/ /ɡˈəʊz/ /bɪfˈɔː/ /æɪ/ /fˈɔːl
PRYD gohz bih-FOR uh FAWL
Definition
This expression means that being too proud or arrogant often leads to problems or failure.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɹaɪd/ /ˈɡoʊz/ /ˌbiˈfɔɹ/, /bɪˈfɔɹ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfɑɫ/, /ˈfɔɫ
British English
pɹˈaɪd/ /ɡˈəʊz/ /bɪfˈɔː/ /æɪ/ /fˈɔːl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PRYD gohz bih-FOR uh FAWL
UK
PRYD gohz bih-FOR uh FAWL
Listen in Context
Remember, pride goes before a fall when you win easily.
My coach often says, 'pride goes before a fall.'
Be careful—not everyone remembers that pride goes before a fall.
He was so sure of himself, but you know, pride goes before a fall.