How to Pronounce "don't tell me what to do"
expression
DONT TEL mee WUHT tuh DOO
DOHNT TEL mee WOT TOO DOO
Definition
This expression is used when you don't want someone to order or control you; it means you don't want them giving you instructions or commands.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdoʊn/, /ˈdoʊnt/ /ˈtɛɫ/ /ˈmi/ /ˈhwət/, /ˈwət/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈdu
British English
dəʊnt/ /tˈɛl/ /mˈiː/ /wˈɒt/ /tˈuː/ /dʉː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DONT TEL mee WUHT tuh DOO
UK
DOHNT TEL mee WOT TOO DOO
Listen in Context
Don't tell me what to do, I can decide for myself.
Please, don't tell me what to do all the time.
He shouted, 'Don't tell me what to do!' during the argument.
If you keep bossing me around, I'll say, 'Don't tell me what to do.'