How to Pronounce "you mean to tell me"
expression
YOO MEEN tuh TEL mee
YOO MEEN too TEL mee
Definition
This expression is used when you are surprised, shocked, or finding something hard to believe that someone is telling you.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈju/ /ˈmin/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈtɛɫ/ /ˈmi
British English
jˈuː/ /mˈiːn/ /tˈuː/ /tˈɛl/ /mˈiː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
YOO MEEN tuh TEL mee
UK
YOO MEEN too TEL mee
Listen in Context
You mean to tell me this is your first time cooking?
You mean to tell me they canceled the concert?
You mean to tell me everyone forgot my birthday?
You mean to tell me you finished that huge project in one night?