How to Pronounce "fools rush in where angels fear to tread"
expression
Definition
This expression means that inexperienced or thoughtless people often do things that even the wise are too cautious to try. It warns against rushing into dangerous or difficult situations without thinking.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfuɫz/ /ˈɹəʃ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈhwɛɹ/, /ˈwɛɹ/ /ˈeɪndʒəɫz/ /ˈfɪɹ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈtɹɛd
British English
fˈuːlz/ /ɹˈʌʃ/ /ˈɪn/ /wˈeə/ /ˈeɪndʒəlz/ /fˈiə/ /tˈuː/ /tɹˈɛd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FOOLZ rush IN where AYN-juhlz FEER tuh TRED
UK
FOOLZ rush IN wair AYN-juhlz FEE-uh too TRED
Listen in Context
You should remember that fools rush in where angels fear to tread before making a risky choice.
The teacher explained fools rush in where angels fear to tread to warn the students about making hasty decisions.
My friend acted without thinking, but fools rush in where angels fear to tread.
I wouldn’t get involved in that argument—fools rush in where angels fear to tread.