How to Pronounce "don't put all your eggs in one basket"
expression
DONT put AWL yur EGZ in WUHN BAS-kit
DOHNT put AWL yaw EGZ in WON BAH-skit
Definition
This expression means you should not risk everything on a single opportunity or plan, but instead spread your risk.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdoʊn/, /ˈdoʊnt/ /ˈpʊt/ /ˈɔɫ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈɛɡz/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈwən/ /ˈbæskət
British English
dəʊnt/ /pʊt/ /ˈɔːl/ /jˈɔː/ /ˈɛɡz/ /ˈɪn/ /wˈɒn/ /bˈɑːskɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DONT put AWL yur EGZ in WUHN BAS-kit
UK
DOHNT put AWL yaw EGZ in WON BAH-skit
Listen in Context
My father always says, "Don't put all your eggs in one basket."
It's safer to not put all your eggs in one basket when you invest.
She learned not to put all her eggs in one basket after losing money.
If you want to gamble, remember, don't put all your eggs in one basket.