How to Pronounce "could care less"
expression
ˈkʊd/ /ˈkɛɹ/ /ˈɫɛs
KUD KAIR LESS
kˈʊd/ /kˈeə/ /lˈɛs
kUD KAIR LESS
Definition
An informal expression meaning that you do not care at all about something, often used sarcastically. Despite the literal meaning suggesting some care remains, it actually means you care the least possible.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkʊd/ /ˈkɛɹ/ /ˈɫɛs
British English
kˈʊd/ /kˈeə/ /lˈɛs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUD KAIR LESS
UK
kUD KAIR LESS
Listen in Context
I could care less about what they think.
She said she could care less about the weather.
They could care less if the meeting starts late.
Honestly, I could care less what you do tonight.