How to Pronounce "one of those things"
expression
WUHN-uhv-THOHZ-thingz
WON-ov-THOHZ-thingz
Definition
Used to say that something unfortunate or annoying happens sometimes and can’t really be avoided; it’s part of life.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwən/ /ˈəv/ /ˈðoʊz/ /ˈθɪŋz
British English
wˈɒn/ /ˈɒv/ /ðˈəʊz/ /θˈɪŋz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WUHN-uhv-THOHZ-thingz
UK
WON-ov-THOHZ-thingz
Listen in Context
Spilling your drink is just one of those things.
Sometimes computers crash—it's one of those things.
Missing the bus is just one of those things that happens.
Don’t worry, that’s just one of those things you can’t control.