How to Pronounce "we must learn to walk before we can run"
expression
WEE MUST LURN tuh WAWK bih-FOR WEE kan RUN
WEE MUST LURN too WAWK bif-AW WEE kan RUN
Definition
This expression means you need to master basic skills before trying more difficult tasks. It reminds you to start with the fundamentals before moving on to advanced steps.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwi/ /ˈməst/ /ˈɫɝn/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈwɑk/, /ˈwɔk/ /ˌbiˈfɔɹ/, /bɪˈfɔɹ/ /ˈwi/ /ˈkæn/, /kən/ /ˈɹən
British English
wˈiː/ /mˈʌst/ /lˈɜːn/ /tˈuː/ /wˈɔːk/ /bɪfˈɔː/ /wˈiː/ /kˈæn/ /ɹˈʌn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WEE MUST LURN tuh WAWK bih-FOR WEE kan RUN
UK
WEE MUST LURN too WAWK bif-AW WEE kan RUN
Listen in Context
We must learn to walk before we can run when starting a new job.
Children understand that we must learn to walk before we can run.
Before trying advanced classes, remember we must learn to walk before we can run.
Take it step by step—we must learn to walk before we can run.