How to Pronounce "no can do"
expression
ˈnoʊ/ /ˈkæn/, /kən/ /ˈdu
NOH-kan-DOO or NOH-kuhn-DOO
nəʊ/ /kˈæn/ /dʉː
NOH-kan-DOO
Definition
An informal and humorous way to say you cannot do something or cannot help.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnoʊ/ /ˈkæn/, /kən/ /ˈdu
British English
nəʊ/ /kˈæn/ /dʉː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NOH-kan-DOO or NOH-kuhn-DOO
UK
NOH-kan-DOO
Listen in Context
Sorry, no can do. I have plans tonight.
Can you lend me your car? No can do.
They asked me to work on Saturday, but I said no can do.
I'd love to help you move, but no can do—my back is killing me.