How to Pronounce "cold enough for you"
expression
ˈkoʊɫd/ /iˈnəf/, /ɪˈnəf/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈju
KOHLD i-NUHF fer YOO
kˈəʊld/ /ɪnˈʌf/ /fˈɔː/ /jˈuː
KUHLD i-NUHF faw YOO
Definition
A playful or ironic question people ask each other when the weather is very cold, usually to make conversation or comment on how cold it is.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkoʊɫd/ /iˈnəf/, /ɪˈnəf/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈju
British English
kˈəʊld/ /ɪnˈʌf/ /fˈɔː/ /jˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KOHLD i-NUHF fer YOO
UK
KUHLD i-NUHF faw YOO
Listen in Context
Cold enough for you? I had to wear two jackets today.
He smiled and said, "Cold enough for you?" as we entered the office.
People always ask, 'Cold enough for you?' when the temperature drops a lot.
Every winter, my neighbor greets me with 'Cold enough for you?' as soon as I walk outside.