How to Pronounce "a house divided against itself cannot stand"
expression
Definition
This expression means that if members of a group or team are in conflict with each other, the group will eventually fail. It is often used to warn against internal divisions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈhaʊs/ /dɪˈvaɪdɪd/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst/ /ˌɪtˈsɛɫf/ /ˈkænɑt/, /kəˈnɑt/ /ˈstænd
British English
æɪ/ /hʌʊs/ /dɪvˈaɪdɪd/ /ɐɡˈɛnst/ /ɪtsˈɛlf/ /kəˈnɑt/ /stˈænd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh HOWS dih-VY-did uh-GAYNST it-SELF kuh-NAWT STAND
UK
uh HOWS div-EYE-did uh-GENST its-ELF kuh-NOT STAND
Listen in Context
A house divided against itself cannot stand when family members constantly fight each other.
The teacher said, 'A house divided against itself cannot stand' about our sports team fighting.
A house divided against itself cannot stand shows why peace in a group is important.
Don't forget, a house divided against itself cannot stand—let's work together instead of arguing!