How to Pronounce "i don't rightly know"
expression
EYE DONT RITE-lee NOH
EYE DON'T RITE-lee NOH
Definition
A casual or regional way to say you don't know something for sure or aren't certain of the answer.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈaɪ/ /ˈdoʊn/, /ˈdoʊnt/ /ˈɹaɪtɫi/ /ˈnoʊ
British English
ˈaɪ/ /dəʊnt/ /ɹˈaɪtli/ /nˈəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EYE DONT RITE-lee NOH
UK
EYE DON'T RITE-lee NOH
Listen in Context
I don't rightly know the answer to your question.
I'm sorry, I don't rightly know when he will arrive.
I don't rightly know how this machine works.
Honestly, I don't rightly know what happened last night.