How to Pronounce "with the best will in the world"
expression
WITH thuh BEST wil in thuh WORLD
WITH thuh BEST wil in thuh WURLED
Definition
Used to say that even if you try your hardest or have the best intentions, something is not possible or won't work.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɛst/ /ˈwɪɫ/, /wəɫ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈwɝɫd
British English
wˈɪð/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈɛst/ /wˈɪl/ /ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /wˈɜːld
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WITH thuh BEST wil in thuh WORLD
UK
WITH thuh BEST wil in thuh WURLED
Listen in Context
With the best will in the world, I just can’t lift that box.
With the best will in the world, Tom can’t finish the project alone.
I’m sorry, but with the best will in the world, I can’t work this weekend.
With the best will in the world, I just don’t have time for another meeting today.