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How to Pronounce "don't waste your breath"

expression

DONT WAYST yor BRETH
DOHNT WAYST yaw BRETH

Definition

Said to tell someone not to bother arguing, explaining, or talking because it will not change anything or make a difference.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈdoʊn/, /ˈdoʊnt/ /ˈweɪst/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbɹɛθ

British English

dəʊnt/ /wˈeɪst/ /jˈɔː/ /bɹˈɛθ

Simplified Pronunciation

US

DONT WAYST yor BRETH

UK

DOHNT WAYST yaw BRETH

Listen in Context

Don't waste your breath trying to explain it to him.

She told me, 'Don't waste your breath. They never listen.'

Don't waste your breath on that topic; it's useless.

Honestly, don't waste your breath—she's already made up her mind.