How to Pronounce "do i have to paint a picture"
expression
DOO eye HAV too PAYNT uh PIK-chur
DYOO eye HAV TOO PAYNT uh PIK-chuh
Definition
This expression means 'do I need to explain it more clearly or in simpler terms?' It's used when you're frustrated that someone doesn't understand something obvious.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdu/ /ˈaɪ/ /ˈhæv/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈpeɪnt/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈpɪktʃɝ
British English
dʉː/ /ˈaɪ/ /hæv/ /tˈuː/ /pˈeɪnt/ /æɪ/ /pˈɪktʃɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DOO eye HAV too PAYNT uh PIK-chur
UK
DYOO eye HAV TOO PAYNT uh PIK-chuh
Listen in Context
Do I have to paint a picture for you?
He just doesn't get it — do I have to paint a picture?
Do I have to paint a picture for you to understand this rule?
Come on, it’s not that hard. Do I have to paint a picture?