How to Pronounce "there is no rest for the weary"
expression
THAIR iz noh REST fer THUH WEER-ee
THAIR iz noh REST faw THUH WEE-ree
Definition
This expression means that people who are already tired still have more work or responsibilities, so they don't get a break.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðɛɹ/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈnoʊ/ /ˈɹɛst/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈwɪɹi
British English
ðˈeə/ /ˈɪz/ /nəʊ/ /ɹˈɛst/ /fˈɔː/ /ðə, ði/ /wˈiəɹi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THAIR iz noh REST fer THUH WEER-ee
UK
THAIR iz noh REST faw THUH WEE-ree
Listen in Context
I cleaned the house all day and now I have to cook. There is no rest for the weary.
He worked overtime every night this week. There is no rest for the weary.
Just when I finish my homework, my mom asks for help. There is no rest for the weary.
I thought I could relax this weekend, but my boss called me in. There is no rest for the weary.