How to Pronounce "death and taxes"
expression
DETH and TAKS-iz
DETH and TAKS-iz
Definition
This expression means that some things in life are certain and unavoidable, especially dying and having to pay taxes.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɛθ/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈtæksəz/, /ˈtæksɪz
British English
dˈɛθ/ /ˈænd/ /ˈtæksɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DETH and TAKS-iz
UK
DETH and TAKS-iz
Listen in Context
People say only death and taxes are guaranteed in life.
Nothing is certain except death and taxes.
He joked about death and taxes in his speech.
Whenever I complain about bills, my dad says, 'Well, it's just death and taxes.'