How to Pronounce "if you know what's good for you"
expression
IF yoo NOH wuts GUHD fer yoo
if yoo NOH wots GUHD faw yoo
Definition
Used to warn or advise someone that they should do something (or avoid doing something) for their own benefit or safety, often with a sense of urgency or mild threat.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪf/, /ɪf/ /ˈju/ /ˈnoʊ/ /ˈhwəts/, /ˈwəts/ /ˈɡʊd/, /ɡɪd/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈju
British English
ˈɪf/ /jˈuː/ /nˈəʊ/ /wɒts/ /ɡˈʊd/ /fˈɔː/ /jˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IF yoo NOH wuts GUHD fer yoo
UK
if yoo NOH wots GUHD faw yoo
Listen in Context
You should listen to your doctor if you know what's good for you.
You'd better study for the exam if you know what's good for you.
Leave him alone if you know what's good for you.
I'd back off now if you know what's good for you.