How to Pronounce "you cannot teach an old dog new tricks"
expression
YOO KAN-aht TEECH an OLD dawg NYOO TRIKS
YOO kuh-NOT TEECH un OHLD dog NYOO TRIKS
Definition
This means that it is very difficult to get someone, especially an older person, to change their habits or learn something new.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈju/ /ˈkænɑt/, /kəˈnɑt/ /ˈtitʃ/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈoʊɫd/ /ˈdɔɡ/ /ˈnju/, /ˈnu/ /ˈtɹɪks
British English
jˈuː/ /kəˈnɑt/ /tˈiːtʃ/ /ˈɐn/ /ˈəʊld/ /dˈɒɡ/ /njˈuː/ /tɹˈɪks
Simplified Pronunciation
US
YOO KAN-aht TEECH an OLD dawg NYOO TRIKS
UK
YOO kuh-NOT TEECH un OHLD dog NYOO TRIKS
Listen in Context
My grandfather says you cannot teach an old dog new tricks when I show him new apps.
Some people believe you cannot teach an old dog new tricks, but I think everyone can learn.
When dad couldn't use his new phone, mom joked, 'you cannot teach an old dog new tricks.'
I tried to get my uncle to join social media, but you cannot teach an old dog new tricks!