How to Pronounce "goes without saying"
expression
ˈɡoʊz/ /wɪˈðaʊt/, /wɪˈθaʊt/ /ˈseɪɪŋ
GOHZ wi-THOWT SAY-ing
ɡˈəʊz/ /wɪðˈaʊt/ /sˈeɪɪŋ
g-OHZ with-OWT SAY-ing
Definition
Used to indicate that something is so obvious or well known that it does not need to be mentioned.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡoʊz/ /wɪˈðaʊt/, /wɪˈθaʊt/ /ˈseɪɪŋ
British English
ɡˈəʊz/ /wɪðˈaʊt/ /sˈeɪɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GOHZ wi-THOWT SAY-ing
UK
g-OHZ with-OWT SAY-ing
Listen in Context
It goes without saying that we must respect our parents.
It goes without saying that drinking water is important.
It goes without saying that you should do your homework.
It goes without saying, but I'll say it anyway—thank you for all your help.