How to Pronounce "no sooner said than done"
expression
NOH SOO-ner SED THAN (or THEN) DUN
noh SOO-nuh SED than DUN
Definition
This expression means that as soon as something is said, it is immediately done. It shows someone acts quickly without hesitation after making a decision.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnoʊ/ /ˈsunɝ/ /ˈsɛd/ /ˈðæn/, /ðən/ /ˈdən
British English
nəʊ/ /sˈuːnɐ/ /sˈɛd/ /ðˈɐn/ /dˈʌn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NOH SOO-ner SED THAN (or THEN) DUN
UK
noh SOO-nuh SED than DUN
Listen in Context
I told him to clean his room and no sooner said than done!
Finish your homework? No sooner said than done!
She asked for help and it was no sooner said than done.
When the boss wants something, it's no sooner said than done around here.