How to Pronounce "thanks for nothing"
expression
ˈθæŋks/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈnəθɪŋ
THANGKS fer NUTH-ing
θˈæŋks/ /fˈɔː/ /nˈʌθɪŋ
THANGKS faw NUTH-ing
Definition
People say this when they are upset or disappointed because someone did not help or did something unhelpful. It is sarcastic and means the opposite of being thankful.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈθæŋks/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈnəθɪŋ
British English
θˈæŋks/ /fˈɔː/ /nˈʌθɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THANGKS fer NUTH-ing
UK
THANGKS faw NUTH-ing
Listen in Context
Thanks for nothing, you didn’t even try to help.
When he refused to answer, she said, "Thanks for nothing."
Thanks for nothing after all the promises you made.
Oh great, my lunch is gone. Thanks for nothing, guys.