How to Pronounce "cry over spilt milk"
expression
KRYE OH-ver SPILT MILK
krye OH-vuh spilt milk
Definition
This expression means to be upset about something bad that has already happened and cannot be changed.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɹaɪ/ /ˈoʊvɝ/ /ˈspɪɫt/ /ˈmɪɫk
British English
kɹˈaɪ/ /ˈəʊvɐ/ /spˈɪlt/ /mˈɪlk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KRYE OH-ver SPILT MILK
UK
krye OH-vuh spilt milk
Listen in Context
It's no use to cry over spilt milk.
Don't cry over spilt milk; you can try again next time.
We can't change the past, so let's not cry over spilt milk.
Yeah, it was a mistake, but there's no point crying over spilt milk.