How to Pronounce "if nothing else"
expression
ˈɪf/, /ɪf/ /ˈnəθɪŋ/ /ˈɛɫs
IF NUH-thing ELS
ˈɪf/ /nˈʌθɪŋ/ /ˈɛls
if NUTH-ing ELS
Definition
Used to suggest that there may not be many good things about something, but at least one positive thing can be mentioned.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪf/, /ɪf/ /ˈnəθɪŋ/ /ˈɛɫs
British English
ˈɪf/ /nˈʌθɪŋ/ /ˈɛls
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IF NUH-thing ELS
UK
if NUTH-ing ELS
Listen in Context
If nothing else, you tried your best.
The food was cold, but if nothing else it was cheap.
If nothing else, we learned something new today.
It wasn't a great party, but if nothing else, I got to see my friends.