How to Pronounce "make hay while the sun shines"
expression
MAYK HAY WHYL thuh SUN SHYNZ
MAYK HAY WYL thuh SUN SHYNZ
Definition
This expression means to take advantage of a good situation or opportunity while it lasts, or to act while you have the chance.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈheɪ/ /ˈhwaɪɫ/, /ˈwaɪɫ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈsən/ /ˈʃaɪnz
British English
mˈeɪk/ /hˈeɪ/ /wˈaɪl/ /ðə, ði/ /sˈʌn/ /ʃˈaɪnz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAYK HAY WHYL thuh SUN SHYNZ
UK
MAYK HAY WYL thuh SUN SHYNZ
Listen in Context
You should make hay while the sun shines and finish your homework early.
Farmers make hay while the sun shines to save the crops before it rains.
Let's make hay while the sun shines and buy tickets before they sell out.
If you have a chance to travel, make hay while the sun shines—it might not happen again.