How to Pronounce "do i have to spell it out"
expression
DOO eye HAV too SPELL it OWT
DOO eye HAV too SPELL it OWT
Definition
This expression is used when someone thinks the other person is not understanding something obvious, and they are asking if they need to explain it in a very simple or detailed way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdu/ /ˈaɪ/ /ˈhæv/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈspɛɫ/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈaʊt
British English
dʉː/ /ˈaɪ/ /hæv/ /tˈuː/ /spˈɛl/ /ˈɪt/ /ˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DOO eye HAV too SPELL it OWT
UK
DOO eye HAV too SPELL it OWT
Listen in Context
Do I have to spell it out for you?
He looked confused, so I asked, "Do I have to spell it out?"
Sometimes it feels like I have to spell it out every time.
Come on, do I have to spell it out or what?