How to Pronounce "time and tide wait for no man"
expression
TYME and TYDE WAYT fer NO MAN
TYME and TYDE WAYT faw NO MAN
Definition
This expression means that time passes and opportunities can be lost if you don't act; time won't stop for anyone.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtaɪm/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈtaɪd/ /ˈweɪt/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈnoʊ/ /ˈmæn
British English
tˈaɪm/ /ˈænd/ /tˈaɪd/ /wˈeɪt/ /fˈɔː/ /nəʊ/ /mˈæn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TYME and TYDE WAYT fer NO MAN
UK
TYME and TYDE WAYT faw NO MAN
Listen in Context
My teacher always says, 'Time and tide wait for no man,' so finish your work soon.
Remember, 'time and tide wait for no man,' so don't miss your chance.
He delayed applying, but 'time and tide wait for no man.'
I was hesitant to start my new project, but then I remembered: 'Time and tide wait for no man.'