How to Pronounce "money is the root of all evil"
expression
MUH-nee iz thuh ROOT uhv AWL EE-vuhl
MUH-nee iz thuh ROOT uhv AWL EE-vuhl
Definition
This expression means that money is the main cause behind most wrongdoing, problems, or immoral actions in the world.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈməni/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹut/ /ˈəv/ /ˈɔɫ/ /ˈivəɫ
British English
mˈʌni/ /ˈɪz/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈuːt/ /ˈɒv/ /ˈɔːl/ /ˈiːvəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MUH-nee iz thuh ROOT uhv AWL EE-vuhl
UK
MUH-nee iz thuh ROOT uhv AWL EE-vuhl
Listen in Context
Some people believe that money is the root of all evil.
He quoted the saying money is the root of all evil to explain his decision.
Many problems in society show that money is the root of all evil.
You know what they say: money is the root of all evil.