How to Pronounce "say when"
expression
ˈseɪ/ /ˈhwɛn/, /ˈhwɪn/, /ˈwɛn/, /ˈwɪn
SAY HWEN, SAY HWIN, SAY WEN, SAY WIN
sˈeɪ/ /wˈɛn
SAY-WEN
Definition
A polite expression used when someone is serving food or drinks and wants you to tell them when to stop by saying 'when'.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈseɪ/ /ˈhwɛn/, /ˈhwɪn/, /ˈwɛn/, /ˈwɪn
British English
sˈeɪ/ /wˈɛn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SAY HWEN, SAY HWIN, SAY WEN, SAY WIN
UK
SAY-WEN
Listen in Context
Just say when if you want me to stop pouring your coffee.
I’ll keep adding sugar, just say when.
Say when and I’ll stop giving you more soup.
Here’s your tea — just say when if you’ve had enough milk.