How to Pronounce "what's the good of"
expression
WUHTS thuh GOOD uhv
WOTS thuh-GOOD ov
Definition
Used to ask what benefit or purpose something has, often suggesting that it may be pointless or ineffective.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhwəts/, /ˈwəts/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɡʊd/, /ɡɪd/ /ˈəv
British English
wɒts/ /ðə, ði/ /ɡˈʊd/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WUHTS thuh GOOD uhv
UK
WOTS thuh-GOOD ov
Listen in Context
What's the good of complaining if nothing changes?
What's the good of reading if you don't remember anything?
What's the good of buying more if we already have enough?
Honestly, what's the good of staying late? Nobody appreciates the extra work.