How to Pronounce "wouldn't if i were you"
expression
WUHD-nt if EYE wer YOO
WUHD-nt if EYE WUR YOO
Definition
This expression is used to advise someone not to do something, by saying what you would do in their position. It politely warns against an action.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwʊdənt/ /ˈɪf/, /ɪf/ /ˈaɪ/ /ˈwɝ/ /ˈju
British English
ˈwʊd(ə)nt/ /ˈɪf/ /ˈaɪ/ /wˈɜː/ /jˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WUHD-nt if EYE wer YOO
UK
WUHD-nt if EYE WUR YOO
Listen in Context
I wouldn't if I were you. It's dangerous.
You want to open that door? I wouldn't if I were you.
Trust me, I wouldn't if I were you.
Honestly, I wouldn't if I were you; it could get you in trouble.