How to Pronounce "i'm not being funny"
expression
AIM nut BEE-ing FUN-ee
aim NOT BEE-ing FUNN-ee
Definition
This is a British English expression used before saying something honest, direct, or possibly critical, to show you don't intend to be rude or make a joke.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈaɪm/, /əm/ /ˈnɑt/ /ˈbiɪŋ/ /ˈfəni
British English
aɪm/ /nˈɒt/ /bˈiːɪŋ/ /fˈʌni
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AIM nut BEE-ing FUN-ee
UK
aim NOT BEE-ing FUNN-ee
Listen in Context
I'm not being funny, but that shirt doesn't match your pants.
I'm not being funny, but you left the door open again.
I'm not being funny, but we really need to clean this room.
I'm not being funny, but I think you took my sandwich by mistake.