How to Pronounce "you mean to say"
expression
YOO MEEN-tuh-SAY
YOO MEEN-tuh-SAY
Definition
A phrase used to check, clarify, or react with surprise to what someone just said. It often introduces a rewording or demands confirmation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈju/ /ˈmin/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈseɪ
British English
jˈuː/ /mˈiːn/ /tˈuː/ /sˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
YOO MEEN-tuh-SAY
UK
YOO MEEN-tuh-SAY
Listen in Context
You mean to say you finished all the work already?
Wait, you mean to say this ticket is for tomorrow?
You mean to say he didn’t tell anyone?
So, you mean to say we’ve been waiting here for nothing?