How to Pronounce "man does not live by bread alone"
expression
ˈmæn/ /ˈdəz/, /dɪz/ /ˈnɑt/ /ˈɫaɪv/, /ˈɫɪv/ /ˈbaɪ/ /ˈbɹɛd/ /əˈɫoʊn
MAN duz NOT liv by BRED uh-LOHN
mˈæn/ /dəʊz/ /nˈɒt/ /lɪv/ /bˈaɪ/ /bɹˈɛd/ /ɐlˈəʊn
MAN dohz NOT liv by BRED uh-LOHN
Definition
This expression means that people need more than just basic physical needs (like food) to be truly happy and fulfilled; they also need things like love, meaning, or culture.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmæn/ /ˈdəz/, /dɪz/ /ˈnɑt/ /ˈɫaɪv/, /ˈɫɪv/ /ˈbaɪ/ /ˈbɹɛd/ /əˈɫoʊn
British English
mˈæn/ /dəʊz/ /nˈɒt/ /lɪv/ /bˈaɪ/ /bɹˈɛd/ /ɐlˈəʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAN duz NOT liv by BRED uh-LOHN
UK
MAN dohz NOT liv by BRED uh-LOHN
Listen in Context
My teacher said, "Man does not live by bread alone; we need art and music, too."
Man does not live by bread alone—people need family and friends, too.
She reminded us that man does not live by bread alone when we were tired of studying.
Whenever Dad turns off the TV and suggests a walk, he says, "Man does not live by bread alone!"