How to Pronounce "it's not kosher"
expression
ˈɪts/, /ɪts/ /ˈnɑt/ /ˈkoʊʃɝ
ITS not KOH-sher
ɪts/ /nˈɒt/ /kˈəʊʃɐ
its NOT KOH-shuh
Definition
This expression means something is not honest, not legal, or doesn't follow accepted rules. It often refers to suspicious or improper behavior.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪts/, /ɪts/ /ˈnɑt/ /ˈkoʊʃɝ
British English
ɪts/ /nˈɒt/ /kˈəʊʃɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ITS not KOH-sher
UK
its NOT KOH-shuh
Listen in Context
He said he found the money, but I think it's not kosher.
If the contract changes without informing us, it's not kosher.
I don't trust that website; it's not kosher.
Something about his story just feels off—it's not kosher, you know?