How to Pronounce "can't be helped"
expression
KANT bee HELPT
KAHNT bee HELPT
Definition
Said when something bad or disappointing happens and there is nothing you can do to change it; it means the situation cannot be avoided or fixed.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkænt/ /ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈhɛɫpt
British English
kɑːnt/ /bˈiː/ /hˈɛlpt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KANT bee HELPT
UK
KAHNT bee HELPT
Listen in Context
It's raining on our picnic day, but it can't be helped.
We missed the last train. It can't be helped now.
Your favorite team lost, but it can't be helped.
The store's closed already? Well, it can't be helped.