How to Pronounce "rome wasn't built in a day"
expression
ROHM WAHZ-uhnt BILT in uh DAY
ROHM WOZ-uhnt BILT in uh DAY
Definition
This expression means that important or complex things take time to achieve, and you should be patient during a long process.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹoʊm/ /ˈwɑzənt/, /ˈwəzənt/ /ˈbɪɫt/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdeɪ
British English
rəʊm/ /ˈwɒzənt/ /bˈɪlt/ /ˈɪn/ /æɪ/ /dˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ROHM WAHZ-uhnt BILT in uh DAY
UK
ROHM WOZ-uhnt BILT in uh DAY
Listen in Context
Learning a new language takes time—Rome wasn't built in a day.
If you get tired, remember that Rome wasn't built in a day.
Be patient with yourself—Rome wasn't built in a day.
You won’t master guitar overnight—Rome wasn't built in a day.