How to Pronounce "money does not grow on trees"
expression
MUH-nee duz NOT GROH on TREEZ
MUN-nee dohz NOT GROH on TREEZ
Definition
This saying reminds people that money is limited and needs to be earned or managed carefully, not wasted. It is often used to discourage spending or to teach about being responsible with money.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈməni/ /ˈdəz/, /dɪz/ /ˈnɑt/ /ˈɡɹoʊ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈtɹiz
British English
mˈʌni/ /dəʊz/ /nˈɒt/ /ɡɹˈəʊ/ /ˈɒn/ /tɹˈiːz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MUH-nee duz NOT GROH on TREEZ
UK
MUN-nee dohz NOT GROH on TREEZ
Listen in Context
I can't buy you that toy. Money does not grow on trees.
Be careful spending your allowance—money does not grow on trees.
If you waste your money, remember—money does not grow on trees.
I'd love to go on vacation, but money does not grow on trees, you know!