How to Pronounce "they don't make them like that anymore"
expression
Definition
This expression is used when talking about something from the past (like a product, person, or way of doing things) that was made with higher quality or care than nowadays. It often expresses nostalgia or admiration.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðeɪ/ /ˈdoʊn/, /ˈdoʊnt/ /ˈmeɪk/ /ˈðɛm/, /ðəm/ /ˈɫaɪk/ /ˈðæt/, /ðət/ /ˌɛniˈmɔɹ
British English
ðˈeɪ/ /dəʊnt/ /mˈeɪk/ /ðˈɛm/ /lˈaɪk/ /ðˈæt/ /ˌɛnɪmˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THAY DON'T MAYK them like THAT EN-ee-mor
UK
THAY DOHNT MAYK them like THAT EN-ee-maw
Listen in Context
Wow, this table is so strong. They don't make them like that anymore.
My grandmother's recipes are special. They don't make them like that anymore.
This old movie is amazing. They don't make them like that anymore.
I found my dad's jacket from the 70s. They don't make them like that anymore!