How to Pronounce "not breathe a word"
expression
NAHT BREETH uh WURD
NOT BREETH uh WURD
Definition
To keep something completely secret by not telling anyone about it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɑt/ /ˈbɹið/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈwɝd
British English
nˈɒt/ /bɹˈiːð/ /æɪ/ /wˈɜːd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NAHT BREETH uh WURD
UK
NOT BREETH uh WURD
Listen in Context
Please not breathe a word about my surprise party.
She promised to not breathe a word to anyone.
Don't breathe a word of this secret at school.
If my parents find out, I’ll know you breathed a word.