How to Pronounce "curiosity killed the cat"
expression
kyoo-ree-AH-suh-tee kild thuh kat
kyoo-ri-OSS-i-tee kild thuh kat
Definition
This expression is used to warn that asking too many questions or being too nosy can get you into trouble.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌkjʊɹiˈɑsəti/ /ˈkɪɫd/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkæt
British English
kjˌʊɹɪˈɒsɪti/ /kˈɪld/ /ðə, ði/ /kˈæt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kyoo-ree-AH-suh-tee kild thuh kat
UK
kyoo-ri-OSS-i-tee kild thuh kat
Listen in Context
Remember, curiosity killed the cat—stop looking through my things.
I told him curiosity killed the cat when he asked about my private life.
Curiosity killed the cat is something my mom always says.
You really shouldn't go snooping around—curiosity killed the cat, you know.