How to Pronounce "preach to the choir"
expression
PREECH-tuh-thuh-KWY-er
PREECH-tuh-thuh-KWY-uh
Definition
To try to convince people who already share your beliefs or opinions, making your argument unnecessary or redundant.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɹitʃ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkwaɪɝ
British English
pɹˈiːtʃ/ /tˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /kwˈaɪə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PREECH-tuh-thuh-KWY-er
UK
PREECH-tuh-thuh-KWY-uh
Listen in Context
You're preaching to the choir; we all support recycling.
When you tell teachers about the value of education, you're preaching to the choir.
We agree with your plan, so you’re just preaching to the choir at this point.
You don't need to convince me—you're preaching to the choir here.