How to Pronounce "necessity is the mother of invention"
expression
nuh-SESS-uh-tee iz thuh MUH-thur uhv in-VEN-shun
nuh-SESS-i-tee iz thuh MUH-thuh ov in-VEN-shun
Definition
This expression means that when people really need something, they will find creative ways to get it or solve a problem.
IPA Transcription
American English
nəˈsɛsəti/, /nəˈsɛsɪti/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈməðɝ/ /ˈəv/ /ˌɪnˈvɛnʃən
British English
nəsˈɛsɪti/ /ˈɪz/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈmʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈɒv/ /ɪnvˈɛnʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
nuh-SESS-uh-tee iz thuh MUH-thur uhv in-VEN-shun
UK
nuh-SESS-i-tee iz thuh MUH-thuh ov in-VEN-shun
Listen in Context
When people have no other choice, they remember that necessity is the mother of invention.
He built a tool from old wood because necessity is the mother of invention.
In tough times, necessity is the mother of invention.
I never thought I'd be able to cook without electricity, but necessity is the mother of invention!