How to Pronounce "every minute counts"
expression
ˈɛvɝi/, /ˈɛvɹi/ /ˈmɪnət/, /maɪˈnut/, /maɪnˈjut/ /ˈkaʊnts
EV-ree MIN-it KOWNTS
ˈɛvɹi/ /ˈmɪnɪt/ /kˈaʊnts
EV-ree MIN-it KOWNTS
Definition
This expression means that time is very valuable and there is no time to waste, especially in urgent situations.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɛvɝi/, /ˈɛvɹi/ /ˈmɪnət/, /maɪˈnut/, /maɪnˈjut/ /ˈkaʊnts
British English
ˈɛvɹi/ /ˈmɪnɪt/ /kˈaʊnts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EV-ree MIN-it KOWNTS
UK
EV-ree MIN-it KOWNTS
Listen in Context
We can't waste time talking now—every minute counts!
In the hospital, every minute counts.
When the fire started, every minute counts to save people.
During an exam, every minute counts to finish on time.