How to Pronounce "old enough to be your father"
expression
OLD i-NUHF tuh BEE yur FAH-thur
OHLD in-UHF too bee yaw FAH-thuh
Definition
This phrase describes someone whose age is much greater than yours, especially to the point that he could have been your father. It's often used to highlight a significant age difference, usually in romantic situations or when discussing respect.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈoʊɫd/ /iˈnəf/, /ɪˈnəf/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈfɑðɝ
British English
ˈəʊld/ /ɪnˈʌf/ /tˈuː/ /bˈiː/ /jˈɔː/ /fˈɑːðɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OLD i-NUHF tuh BEE yur FAH-thur
UK
OHLD in-UHF too bee yaw FAH-thuh
Listen in Context
He's old enough to be your father.
She likes men who are old enough to be your father.
That teacher is old enough to be your father.
You know he's old enough to be your father, right?