How to Pronounce "what difference does it make"
expression
ˈhwət/, /ˈwət/ /ˈdɪfɝəns/, /ˈdɪfɹəns/ /ˈdəz/, /dɪz/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈmeɪk
WUHT DIF-er-ens duz it MAYK
wˈɒt/ /dˈɪfɹəns/ /dəʊz/ /ˈɪt/ /mˈeɪk
WOT DIF-ruhns duhz it MAYK
Definition
This expression is used to ask if something matters or to question whether the outcome or details are important. It often shows that the speaker thinks the difference is not meaningful.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhwət/, /ˈwət/ /ˈdɪfɝəns/, /ˈdɪfɹəns/ /ˈdəz/, /dɪz/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈmeɪk
British English
wˈɒt/ /dˈɪfɹəns/ /dəʊz/ /ˈɪt/ /mˈeɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WUHT DIF-er-ens duz it MAYK
UK
WOT DIF-ruhns duhz it MAYK
Listen in Context
What difference does it make if we go at 6 or 7 o'clock?
He asked, "What difference does it make if we take the train or the bus?"
What difference does it make if it rains today or tomorrow?
Honestly, what difference does it make if my shirt is blue or green?