How to Pronounce "stop and smell the roses"
expression
STOP and SMEL thuh ROH-ziz
STOP and SMEL thuh ROH-ziz
Definition
This expression means to slow down and appreciate the good things in life instead of always rushing or focusing on problems.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɑp/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈsmɛɫ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹoʊzɪz
British English
stˈɒp/ /ˈænd/ /smˈɛl/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈəʊzɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STOP and SMEL thuh ROH-ziz
UK
STOP and SMEL thuh ROH-ziz
Listen in Context
Sometimes you need to stop and smell the roses after a busy week.
My mom always tells me to stop and smell the roses when I'm stressed.
Let's stop and smell the roses during our vacation.
You work so hard; remember to stop and smell the roses once in a while.