How to Pronounce "bite your lip"
expression
ˈbaɪt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈɫɪp
BYTE-yer-lip
bˈaɪt/ /jˈɔː/ /lˈɪp
BYTE-yaw-lip
Definition
To deliberately press your teeth into your own lip, usually to stop yourself from showing emotion like smiling, laughing, or saying something you shouldn't.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbaɪt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈɫɪp
British English
bˈaɪt/ /jˈɔː/ /lˈɪp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BYTE-yer-lip
UK
BYTE-yaw-lip
Listen in Context
She bites her lip when she is nervous.
Try not to bite your lip during the photo.
He bites his lip to stop from laughing.
I had to bite my lip to keep from telling him the truth.