How to Pronounce "if one knows what's good for one"
expression
IF WUN NOHZ WUHTS GUD FER WUN
IF WON NOHZ WOTS GUHD FAW WON
Definition
An expression used to warn or give strong advice, meaning that someone should do what is suggested if they want to avoid trouble or get the best outcome.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪf/, /ɪf/ /ˈwən/ /ˈnoʊz/ /ˈhwəts/, /ˈwəts/ /ˈɡʊd/, /ɡɪd/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈwən
British English
ˈɪf/ /wˈɒn/ /nˈəʊz/ /wɒts/ /ɡˈʊd/ /fˈɔː/ /wˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IF WUN NOHZ WUHTS GUD FER WUN
UK
IF WON NOHZ WOTS GUHD FAW WON
Listen in Context
You should listen to the doctor if one knows what's good for one.
Stay inside during the storm if one knows what's good for one.
Leave the dog alone if one knows what's good for one.
You'd better be on time, if one knows what's good for one.