How to Pronounce "count your chickens before they hatch"
expression
KOUNT yor CHIK-enz bi-FOR THEY HATCH
KOUNT yaw CHIK-inz bif-AW THEY HATCH
Definition
This expression means you shouldn't assume or expect good results before they actually happen. Don't make plans based on something that isn't certain.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkaʊnt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈtʃɪkənz/ /ˌbiˈfɔɹ/, /bɪˈfɔɹ/ /ˈðeɪ/ /ˈhætʃ
British English
kˈaʊnt/ /jˈɔː/ /tʃˈɪkɪnz/ /bɪfˈɔː/ /ðˈeɪ/ /hˈætʃ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KOUNT yor CHIK-enz bi-FOR THEY HATCH
UK
KOUNT yaw CHIK-inz bif-AW THEY HATCH
Listen in Context
Don't count your chickens before they hatch. The results aren't out yet.
She bought a car, but her bonus isn't confirmed yet—she counted her chickens before they hatched.
You might get the job, but don't count your chickens before they hatch.
Just because you're leading now doesn't mean you'll win. Don't count your chickens before they hatch.