How to Pronounce "too many cooks spoil the stew"
expression
TOO MEN-ee KUKS SPOYL thuh STOO
TOO MEN-ee KUKS SPOYL thuh STYOO
Definition
If too many people are involved in managing or doing one thing, the result will be worse, not better. This proverb warns that having too many people in charge can create problems.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtu/ /ˈmɛni/ /ˈkʊks/ /ˈspɔɪɫ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈstu
British English
tˈuː/ /mˈɛni/ /kˈʊks/ /spˈɔɪl/ /ðə, ði/ /stjˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TOO MEN-ee KUKS SPOYL thuh STOO
UK
TOO MEN-ee KUKS SPOYL thuh STYOO
Listen in Context
When everyone gives their own idea, too many cooks spoil the stew.
That failed project is a good example of 'too many cooks spoil the stew'.
He warned, 'too many cooks spoil the stew,' and suggested we pick one leader.
We all tried to help, but you know what they say—too many cooks spoil the stew.