How to Pronounce "couldn't help it"
expression
ˈkʊdən/, /ˈkʊdənt/ /ˈhɛɫp/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt
KUUD-nt HELP-it
ˈkʊd(ə)nt/ /hˈɛlp/ /ˈɪt
KUUD-nt HELP-it
Definition
Used to say that someone was unable to control their reaction or stop themselves from doing something, often unintentionally.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkʊdən/, /ˈkʊdənt/ /ˈhɛɫp/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt
British English
ˈkʊd(ə)nt/ /hˈɛlp/ /ˈɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUUD-nt HELP-it
UK
KUUD-nt HELP-it
Listen in Context
I was so tired that I couldn't help it and fell asleep on the couch.
She laughed so hard, she couldn't help it.
He spilled the juice, but he couldn't help it.
Sorry for crying—I couldn't help it after hearing the sad news.