How to Pronounce "how many times do i have to tell you"
expression
HOW MEN-ee TYMEZ DOO EYE HAV TOO/TUH/TIH TEL YOO
how MEN-ee TYMEZ DYOO EYE HAV TOO TEL YOO
Definition
A common expression used to show frustration when repeating instructions or advice to someone who doesn't seem to listen or follow them.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhaʊ/ /ˈmɛni/ /ˈtaɪmz/ /ˈdu/ /ˈaɪ/ /ˈhæv/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈtɛɫ/ /ˈju
British English
hˈaʊ/ /mˈɛni/ /tˈaɪmz/ /dʉː/ /ˈaɪ/ /hæv/ /tˈuː/ /tˈɛl/ /jˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOW MEN-ee TYMEZ DOO EYE HAV TOO/TUH/TIH TEL YOO
UK
how MEN-ee TYMEZ DYOO EYE HAV TOO TEL YOO
Listen in Context
How many times do I have to tell you to clean your room?
How many times do I have to tell you not to touch that?
How many times do I have to tell you the password is '1234'?
How many times do I have to tell you to put your phone away at the table?