How to Pronounce "preach to the converted"
expression
PREECH-tuh-thuh-kuhn-VUR-tid
PREECH-tuh-thuh-kuhn-VUR-tid
Definition
To try to persuade people who already agree with your opinion or belief, rather than reaching new people.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɹitʃ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /kənˈvɝtɪd
British English
pɹˈiːtʃ/ /tˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /kənvˈɜːtɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PREECH-tuh-thuh-kuhn-VUR-tid
UK
PREECH-tuh-thuh-kuhn-VUR-tid
Listen in Context
There's no need to preach to the converted; we all support the idea already.
He was preaching to the converted when he spoke about recycling at the environmental club.
Discussing vegetarianism at a vegan meeting is just preaching to the converted.
You're preaching to the converted—everyone here already loves football.