How to Pronounce "not your father's"
expression
NAHT yor, YOOR FAH-thurz
not YAW FAH-thuhz
Definition
Used to describe something that is new, modern, or different from what was common in the past, especially compared to the older generation's version.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɑt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈfɑðɝz
British English
nˈɒt/ /jˈɔː/ /ˈfɑːðəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NAHT yor, YOOR FAH-thurz
UK
not YAW FAH-thuhz
Listen in Context
This is not your father's phone—it's smarter and faster.
This salad is not your father's—it has new flavors.
This music is not your father's—it’s completely different.
This isn’t not your father’s beer—this one is fruity and light.