How to Pronounce "don't cry over spilled milk"
expression
DONT KRY OH-ver SPILED MILK
DOHNT kry OH-vuh spild milk
Definition
This expression means you shouldn't be upset about something bad that has already happened and cannot be changed.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdoʊn/, /ˈdoʊnt/ /ˈkɹaɪ/ /ˈoʊvɝ/ /ˈspɪɫd/ /ˈmɪɫk
British English
dəʊnt/ /kɹˈaɪ/ /ˈəʊvɐ/ /spˈɪld/ /mˈɪlk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DONT KRY OH-ver SPILED MILK
UK
DOHNT kry OH-vuh spild milk
Listen in Context
Don't cry over spilled milk. There's nothing we can do now.
It's just a small mistake, so don't cry over spilled milk.
I know you're disappointed, but don't cry over spilled milk.
I broke my phone again. Well, don't cry over spilled milk—let's find a solution.