How to Pronounce "what else is new"
expression
ˈhwət/, /ˈwət/ /ˈɛɫs/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈnju/, /ˈnu
WUT-els-iz-NEW
wˈɒt/ /ˈɛls/ /ˈɪz/ /njˈuː
WOT-els-iz-NYOO
Definition
A sarcastic remark used when something unsurprising or typical happens, meaning the speaker is not surprised by the news.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhwət/, /ˈwət/ /ˈɛɫs/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈnju/, /ˈnu
British English
wˈɒt/ /ˈɛls/ /ˈɪz/ /njˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WUT-els-iz-NEW
UK
WOT-els-iz-NYOO
Listen in Context
"He's late again." "What else is new?"
She forgot her keys—what else is new?
Another rainy day—what else is new?
Oh, your boss yelled at you again? What else is new.