How to Pronounce "reinvent the wheel"
expression
ree-in-VENT thuh WHEEL
ree-in-VENT thee WEEL
Definition
To waste time or effort creating something that already exists or has already been done, instead of using an existing solution.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɹiɪnˈvɛnt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhwiɫ/, /ˈwiɫ
British English
ɹˌiːɪnvˈɛnt/ /ðə, ði/ /wˈiːl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ree-in-VENT thuh WHEEL
UK
ree-in-VENT thee WEEL
Listen in Context
We don't need to reinvent the wheel; let's use the existing program.
Don't reinvent the wheel when there's an easier way.
The team tried to reinvent the wheel instead of following the manual.
Why reinvent the wheel when you can just download a free template?