How to Pronounce "a stitch in time saves nine"
expression
uh STITCH in TIME saves NINE
uh STITCH in TIME saves NINE
Definition
If you fix a small problem right away, it prevents it from becoming a bigger problem later.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈstɪtʃ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈtaɪm/ /ˈseɪvz/ /ˈnaɪn
British English
æɪ/ /stˈɪtʃ/ /ˈɪn/ /tˈaɪm/ /sˈeɪvz/ /nˈaɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh STITCH in TIME saves NINE
UK
uh STITCH in TIME saves NINE
Listen in Context
My dad always says, 'a stitch in time saves nine.'
Fixing that leak now is important—a stitch in time saves nine.
Remember, a stitch in time saves nine when it comes to your health.
I know it's annoying to clean the gutters, but hey, a stitch in time saves nine.