How to Pronounce "fix the roof while the sun is shining"

expression

FIKS thuh ROOF while thuh SUN iz SHY-ning

Definition

This expression means to solve problems or do important work while conditions are good, instead of waiting until there’s a crisis. It often refers to being prepared and proactive.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈfɪks/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹuf/, /ˈɹʊf/ /ˈhwaɪɫ/, /ˈwaɪɫ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈsən/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈʃaɪnɪŋ

British English

fˈɪks/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈuːf/ /wˈaɪl/ /ðə, ði/ /sˈʌn/ /ˈɪz/ /ʃˈaɪnɪŋ

Simplified Pronunciation

FIKS thuh ROOF while thuh SUN iz SHY-ning

Listen in Context

We should fix the roof while the sun is shining and update the software now, not after it crashes.

My parents always say to fix the roof while the sun is shining, so I try to save money when things are good.

The company decided to fix the roof while the sun is shining and improve safety before any accidents happen.

If you want to avoid problems later, it's smart to fix the roof while the sun is shining.