How to Pronounce "fountain of youth"
expression
FOWN-tuhn uhv YOOTH
FOWN-tin ov YOOTH
Definition
A legendary spring that makes people young again if they drink or bathe in its waters. The phrase is also used to describe anything that makes people feel or look younger.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfaʊntən/ /ˈəv/ /ˈjuθ
British English
fˈaʊntɪn/ /ˈɒv/ /jˈuːθ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FOWN-tuhn uhv YOOTH
UK
FOWN-tin ov YOOTH
Listen in Context
Some people search for the fountain of youth to stay young forever.
They say this cream is a fountain of youth for your skin.
The legend of the fountain of youth is very old.
Traveling and meeting new people is my personal fountain of youth.