How to Pronounce "doesn't hurt to ask"
expression
DUZ-uhnt HURT tuh ASK
DUZ-uhnt HURT too AH-sk
Definition
Said to encourage someone to ask a question or request something, emphasizing that there is no harm in trying even if the answer might be no.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdəzən/, /ˈdəzənt/ /ˈhɝt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈæsk
British English
ˈdʌzənt/ /hˈɜːt/ /tˈuː/ /ˈɑːsk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DUZ-uhnt HURT tuh ASK
UK
DUZ-uhnt HURT too AH-sk
Listen in Context
It doesn't hurt to ask if there are any discounts.
You should apply for the job — it doesn't hurt to ask.
Can I have a bigger piece of cake? Well, it doesn't hurt to ask.
"They probably won't say yes, but hey, it doesn't hurt to ask!"