How to Pronounce "it can't be helped"
expression
it KANT bee HELPT
it KAHNT bee HELPT
Definition
Used to express that a situation is out of anyone’s control and nothing can be done to change it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈkænt/ /ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈhɛɫpt
British English
ˈɪt/ /kɑːnt/ /bˈiː/ /hˈɛlpt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
it KANT bee HELPT
UK
it KAHNT bee HELPT
Listen in Context
I'm sorry we missed the train, but it can't be helped.
The weather ruined our picnic—it can't be helped.
If you have to leave early, it can't be helped.
Well, my phone broke the day before my trip, but it can't be helped.