How to Pronounce "you shouldn't have"
expression
YOO SHUHD-uhnt HAV
YOO SHUHD-nt HAV
Definition
A polite phrase used to express surprise and gratitude when someone does something especially nice, like giving a gift or making an extra effort. It means that their gesture was not expected or necessary.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈju/ /ˈʃʊdənt/ /ˈhæv
British English
jˈuː/ /ˈʃʊdnt/ /hæv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
YOO SHUHD-uhnt HAV
UK
YOO SHUHD-nt HAV
Listen in Context
You shouldn't have! This is such a nice surprise.
Thank you for the flowers. You shouldn't have.
Oh, you shouldn't have bought me a gift.
Wow, you shouldn't have gone to all this trouble just for me.