How to Pronounce "howl at the moon"
expression
HOWL at thuh MOON
HOWL at thuh MOON
Definition
To howl at the moon means to make a loud, mournful sound like a wolf does, often at night. It can also describe people expressing strong emotions, especially frustration, in a way that won't change anything.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhaʊɫ/ /ˈæt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈmun
British English
hˈaʊl/ /ˈæt/ /ðə, ði/ /mˈuːn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOWL at thuh MOON
UK
HOWL at thuh MOON
Listen in Context
Wolves howl at the moon on quiet nights.
The dog started to howl at the moon.
He felt alone and wanted to howl at the moon.
Sometimes complaining is just like trying to howl at the moon—it changes nothing.