How to Pronounce "can't carry a tune"
expression
KANT KERR-ee uh TOON
KAHNT KARR-ee uh TYOON
Definition
Used to say that someone cannot sing in tune or is unable to sing well.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkænt/ /ˈkæɹi/, /ˈkɛɹi/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈtun
British English
kɑːnt/ /kˈæɹi/ /æɪ/ /tjˈuːn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KANT KERR-ee uh TOON
UK
KAHNT KARR-ee uh TYOON
Listen in Context
My brother can't carry a tune, so he never sings karaoke.
She loves music but she can't carry a tune.
I can't carry a tune, but I enjoy singing in the shower.
Whenever he tries to sing, it's obvious he can't carry a tune.