How to Pronounce "spare the rod and spoil the child"
expression
SPAIR thuh ROD and SPOY-ul thuh CHYLD
SPAIR thuh ROD and SPOYL thuh CHYLD
Definition
This expression means that if you don’t discipline children when they do something wrong, they may develop bad habits. It suggests that discipline is necessary for healthy upbringing.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈspɛɹ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹɑd/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈspɔɪɫ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtʃaɪɫd
British English
spˈeə/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈɒd/ /ˈænd/ /spˈɔɪl/ /ðə, ði/ /tʃˈaɪld
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SPAIR thuh ROD and SPOY-ul thuh CHYLD
UK
SPAIR thuh ROD and SPOYL thuh CHYLD
Listen in Context
Many parents believe in 'spare the rod and spoil the child'.
The saying 'spare the rod and spoil the child' is often heard in older generations.
Do you agree with 'spare the rod and spoil the child'?
'Spare the rod and spoil the child' is a bit old-fashioned, don't you think?