How to Pronounce "i spoke too soon"
expression
EYE SPOHK TOO SOON
EYE SPOHK TOO SOON
Definition
You say this when you realize that what you just said or predicted has become untrue or has changed quickly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈaɪ/ /ˈspoʊk/ /ˈtu/ /ˈsun
British English
ˈaɪ/ /spˈəʊk/ /tˈuː/ /sˈuːn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EYE SPOHK TOO SOON
UK
EYE SPOHK TOO SOON
Listen in Context
I said it wouldn't rain, but I spoke too soon—it's pouring now.
The bus is never late! Oh, I spoke too soon, it's just arrived ten minutes late.
Everything seems perfect—wait, I spoke too soon, the lights just went out.
We got through security with no problems—oh, I spoke too soon, they're checking my bag now.