How to Pronounce "when in rome"
expression
ˈhwɛn/, /ˈhwɪn/, /ˈwɛn/, /ˈwɪn/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈɹoʊm
HWEN in ROHM, HWIN in ROHM, WEN in ROHM, WIN in ROHM
wˈɛn/ /ˈɪn/ /rəʊm
WEN in ROHM
Definition
A saying used to suggest that you should follow the local customs or behave like the people around you when you are in a new place or situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhwɛn/, /ˈhwɪn/, /ˈwɛn/, /ˈwɪn/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈɹoʊm
British English
wˈɛn/ /ˈɪn/ /rəʊm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HWEN in ROHM, HWIN in ROHM, WEN in ROHM, WIN in ROHM
UK
WEN in ROHM
Listen in Context
When you're eating with locals, when in Rome!
I tried new food because when in Rome.
You should take off your shoes here—when in Rome.
I've never eaten with my hands before, but hey, when in Rome.