How to Pronounce "don't judge a book by its cover"
expression
DONT JUHJ uh BOOK BY its KUH-ver
DONT JUHJ uh BOOK BY its KUV-uh
Definition
This expression means you should not judge someone or something based only on appearance, because the true value or nature may be hidden.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdoʊn/, /ˈdoʊnt/ /ˈdʒədʒ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbʊk/ /ˈbaɪ/ /ˈɪts/, /ɪts/ /ˈkəvɝ
British English
dəʊnt/ /dʒˈʌdʒ/ /æɪ/ /bˈʊk/ /bˈaɪ/ /ˈɪts/ /kˈʌvɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DONT JUHJ uh BOOK BY its KUH-ver
UK
DONT JUHJ uh BOOK BY its KUV-uh
Listen in Context
You shouldn't don't judge a book by its cover. She might be really nice.
Remember, don't judge a book by its cover when you meet new people.
He looked unfriendly, but don't judge a book by its cover—he helped everyone.
I bought that old car—hey, don't judge a book by its cover, it runs perfectly!