How to Pronounce "a thing of beauty is a joy forever"
expression
uh THING uhv BYOO-tee iz uh JOY fer-EV-er
uh THING ov BYOO-tee iz uh JOY fuh-REV-uh
Definition
This expression means that beautiful things, whether in art, nature, or life, bring lasting happiness and are valued for a long time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈθɪŋ/ /ˈəv/ /ˈbjuti/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdʒɔɪ/ /fɝˈɛvɝ
British English
æɪ/ /θˈɪŋ/ /ˈɒv/ /bjˈuːti/ /ˈɪz/ /æɪ/ /dʒˈɔɪ/ /fəɹˈɛvɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh THING uhv BYOO-tee iz uh JOY fer-EV-er
UK
uh THING ov BYOO-tee iz uh JOY fuh-REV-uh
Listen in Context
A thing of beauty is a joy forever; I think this painting will always make people happy.
My grandmother used to say 'a thing of beauty is a joy forever' when she saw flowers in the garden.
He believes 'a thing of beauty is a joy forever' and loves to collect beautiful objects.
Whenever I visit a museum, I remember that a thing of beauty is a joy forever.