How to Pronounce "whatever floats your boat"
expression
wuh-TEV-er floats yor boat
wot-EV-uh floatz yaw boat
Definition
This informal expression means 'whatever makes you happy' or 'do as you like.' It's used to show you accept someone’s preference, even if you don’t have the same opinion.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌhwəˈtɛvɝ/, /ˌwəˈtɛvɝ/ /ˈfɫoʊts/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈboʊt
British English
wɒtˈɛvɐ/ /flˈəʊts/ /jˈɔː/ /bˈəʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
wuh-TEV-er floats yor boat
UK
wot-EV-uh floatz yaw boat
Listen in Context
- Do you want tea or coffee? - Whatever floats your boat.
Wear a yellow shirt if whatever floats your boat.
- I like pineapple on pizza. - Whatever floats your boat!
You want to watch cartoons at midnight? Whatever floats your boat.