How to Pronounce "a rolling stone gathers no moss"
expression
uh ROH-ling STOHN GATH-erz NOH MAWS
uh ROH-ling STOHN GATH-uhz NOH MOS
Definition
This saying means that people who keep moving, changing, or trying new things do not settle down or gather responsibilities or problems that come with staying in one place.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɹoʊɫɪŋ/ /ˈstoʊn/ /ˈɡæðɝz/ /ˈnoʊ/ /ˈmɔs
British English
æɪ/ /ɹˈəʊlɪŋ/ /stˈəʊn/ /ɡˈæðəz/ /nəʊ/ /mˈɒs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh ROH-ling STOHN GATH-erz NOH MAWS
UK
uh ROH-ling STOHN GATH-uhz NOH MOS
Listen in Context
He moves to a new city every year; a rolling stone gathers no moss.
My grandmother used to say, 'a rolling stone gathers no moss.'
Some people believe that a rolling stone gathers no moss, so they travel a lot.
When it comes to careers, my dad always reminded me that a rolling stone gathers no moss.