How to Pronounce "can't hit the side of a barn"
expression
KANT HIT thuh SIDE uh BARN
KAHNT HIT thuh SIDE ov BAHN
Definition
This humorous expression means that someone is extremely bad at aiming or hitting a target, especially in sports or activities like throwing or shooting.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkænt/ /ˈhɪt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈsaɪd/ /ˈəv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbɑɹn
British English
kɑːnt/ /hˈɪt/ /ðə, ði/ /sˈaɪd/ /ˈɒv/ /æɪ/ /bˈɑːn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KANT HIT thuh SIDE uh BARN
UK
KAHNT HIT thuh SIDE ov BAHN
Listen in Context
He can't hit the side of a barn when he plays basketball.
Even with lots of practice, she still can't hit the side of a barn.
My brother can't hit the side of a barn with a soccer ball.
Honestly, I can't hit the side of a barn with this old Nerf gun.