How to Pronounce "nothing to sneeze at"
expression
NUH-thing tuh SNEEZ at
NUH-thing too SNEEZ at
Definition
Used to describe something that is important, impressive, or valuable enough that it should not be ignored or underestimated.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnəθɪŋ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈsniz/ /ˈæt
British English
nˈʌθɪŋ/ /tˈuː/ /snˈiːz/ /ˈæt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NUH-thing tuh SNEEZ at
UK
NUH-thing too SNEEZ at
Listen in Context
Winning second place is nothing to sneeze at.
This job offer is nothing to sneeze at.
A $500 bonus is nothing to sneeze at.
She already speaks three languages, which is nothing to sneeze at.