How to Pronounce "sometimes a cigar is just a cigar"
expression
SUM-tymz uh sih-GAR iz just uh sih-GAR
SUM-tymz uh sig-AH iz just uh sig-AH
Definition
This expression means that not everything has a hidden or deeper meaning—sometimes things are just what they appear to be.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsəmˌtaɪmz/, /səmˈtaɪmz/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /sɪˈɡɑɹ/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈdʒəst/, /dʒɪst/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /sɪˈɡɑɹ
British English
sˈʌmtaɪmz/ /æɪ/ /sɪɡˈɑː/ /ˈɪz/ /dʒˈʌst/ /æɪ/ /sɪɡˈɑː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SUM-tymz uh sih-GAR iz just uh sih-GAR
UK
SUM-tymz uh sig-AH iz just uh sig-AH
Listen in Context
Sometimes, a cigar is just a cigar—there's no secret behind it.
When you see a smile, remember: sometimes a cigar is just a cigar.
He thinks his friend is angry, but maybe sometimes a cigar is just a cigar.
People love to look for deeper meanings, but sometimes a cigar is just a cigar.