How to Pronounce "gather ye rosebuds while ye may"
expression
GATH-er yee ROHZ-budz WHYL yee MAY
GATH-uh yee ROHZ-budz WHYL yee MAY
Definition
An old poetic expression meaning 'enjoy life and take opportunities while you can,' because time passes quickly. It encourages living in the moment and not missing out.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡæðɝ/ /ˈjɛ/, /ˈji/ /ˈroʊzbʌdz/ /ˈhwaɪɫ/, /ˈwaɪɫ/ /ˈjɛ/, /ˈji/ /ˈmeɪ
British English
ɡˈæðɐ/ /jiː/ /ɹˈəʊzbʌdz/ /wˈaɪl/ /jiː/ /mˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GATH-er yee ROHZ-budz WHYL yee MAY
UK
GATH-uh yee ROHZ-budz WHYL yee MAY
Listen in Context
It's important to gather ye rosebuds while ye may because opportunities don’t last forever.
My grandmother used to say, 'gather ye rosebuds while ye may,' reminding us to enjoy our youth.
The phrase 'gather ye rosebuds while ye may' teaches us not to waste precious moments.
Life moves fast, so remember to gather ye rosebuds while ye may.