How to Pronounce "careful not to do"
expression
KAIR-fuhl NOT tuh DOO
KAIR-fuhl NOT too DOO
Definition
Used to warn or remind someone to avoid doing something by being attentive or cautious.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɛɹfəɫ/ /ˈnɑt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈdu
British English
kˈeəfəl/ /nˈɒt/ /tˈuː/ /dʉː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAIR-fuhl NOT tuh DOO
UK
KAIR-fuhl NOT too DOO
Listen in Context
Be careful not to do anything dangerous.
Please be careful not to do that again.
The teacher told us to be careful not to do our homework incorrectly.
I was careful not to do anything that might upset her.