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How to Pronounce "whatever turns you on"

expression

wuh-TEV-er TERNZ yoo AWN
wot-EV-uh TURNZ yoo ON

Definition

An informal way to say that someone should do what they like, whatever makes them feel happy, excited, or satisfied, even if others might not understand their preference.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˌhwəˈtɛvɝ/, /ˌwəˈtɛvɝ/ /ˈtɝnz/ /ˈju/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn

British English

wɒtˈɛvɐ/ /tˈɜːnz/ /jˈuː/ /ˈɒn

Simplified Pronunciation

US

wuh-TEV-er TERNZ yoo AWN

UK

wot-EV-uh TURNZ yoo ON

Listen in Context

You can wear bright colors if that's whatever turns you on.

Painting is not for me, but if that's whatever turns you on, go for it.

Eat pineapple on pizza if that's whatever turns you on.

Hey, it's your life—whatever turns you on!