How to Pronounce "rain on your parade"
expression
RAYN on yer puh-RAYD
RAYN on yaw puh-RAYD
Definition
To spoil someone’s happiness or plans, especially right after something good has happened or is about to happen.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹeɪn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /pɝˈeɪd
British English
ɹˈeɪn/ /ˈɒn/ /jˈɔː/ /pəɹˈeɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RAYN on yer puh-RAYD
UK
RAYN on yaw puh-RAYD
Listen in Context
I don't want to rain on your parade, but the concert has been canceled.
Sorry to rain on your parade, but you didn't pass the test.
He didn't mean to rain on her parade, but he had to tell the truth.
I hate to rain on your parade, but you might want to double-check your flight time.