How to Pronounce "mean no offense"
expression
ˈmin/ /ˈnoʊ/ /əˈfɛns
MEEN NOH uh-FENS
mˈiːn/ /nəʊ/ /əˈfɛns
MEEN noh uh-FENS
Definition
This expression is used to say that you are not trying to hurt someone's feelings or be rude, usually before or after saying something that might sound offensive.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmin/ /ˈnoʊ/ /əˈfɛns
British English
mˈiːn/ /nəʊ/ /əˈfɛns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MEEN NOH uh-FENS
UK
MEEN noh uh-FENS
Listen in Context
I mean no offense, but I think this cake is too sweet.
She said she meant no offense by her comment.
If I said something wrong, I meant no offense.
Mean no offense, but are you sure that's the right answer?