How to Pronounce "nothing but"
expression
ˈnəθɪŋ/ /ˈbət
NUH-thing BUT
nˈʌθɪŋ/ /bˈʌt
NUTH-ing BUT
Definition
Used to emphasize that there is only one thing or type present, and nothing else; it means 'only' or 'just' something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnəθɪŋ/ /ˈbət
British English
nˈʌθɪŋ/ /bˈʌt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NUH-thing BUT
UK
NUTH-ing BUT
Listen in Context
He eats nothing but fruit.
She wore nothing but a smile.
There was nothing but water in the glass.
After the meeting, I was left with nothing but questions.