How to Pronounce "slow and steady wins the race"
expression
SLOH and STED-ee WINZ thuh RAYS
sl-OH and sted-EE winz thuh RACE
Definition
This saying means that being patient, careful, and consistent usually leads to success, even if progress feels slow. It comes from the story of the tortoise and the hare.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɫoʊ/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈstɛdi/ /ˈwɪnz/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹeɪs
British English
slˈəʊ/ /ˈænd/ /stˈɛdi/ /wˈɪnz/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈeɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SLOH and STED-ee WINZ thuh RAYS
UK
sl-OH and sted-EE winz thuh RACE
Listen in Context
My teacher always says, 'slow and steady wins the race'.
Remember, slow and steady wins the race when you study.
He finished last, but his mom said 'slow and steady wins the race'.
I'm not the fastest runner, but I believe slow and steady wins the race.