How to Pronounce "a little knowledge is a dangerous thing"
expression
Definition
This expression means that knowing only a small amount about something can lead to mistakes or problems because people may think they understand more than they actually do.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫɪtəɫ/ /ˈnɑɫədʒ/, /ˈnɑɫɪdʒ/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdeɪndʒɝəs/ /ˈθɪŋ
British English
æɪ/ /lˈɪtəl/ /nˈɒlɪdʒ/ /ˈɪz/ /æɪ/ /dˈeɪndʒəɹəs/ /θˈɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh LIT-uhl NAH-lij iz uh DAYN-jer-uhs thing
UK
uh LIT-uhl NOL-ij iz uh DAYN-juh-ruhs thing
Listen in Context
A little knowledge is a dangerous thing, so be careful before giving advice.
She warned me that a little knowledge is a dangerous thing when working with electricity.
Remember, a little knowledge is a dangerous thing if you're not sure what you're doing.
Everyone thinks they’re an expert after watching one video—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing!