How to Pronounce "bite your nails"
expression
ˈbaɪt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈneɪɫz
BYT yer NAYLZ
bˈaɪt/ /jˈɔː/ /nˈeɪlz
BYT yaw NAYLZ
Definition
To chew on your fingernails, usually because you're nervous, bored, or anxious.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbaɪt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈneɪɫz
British English
bˈaɪt/ /jˈɔː/ /nˈeɪlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BYT yer NAYLZ
UK
BYT yaw NAYLZ
Listen in Context
Try not to bite your nails during the test.
Children often bite their nails when they're nervous.
He started to bite his nails out of boredom.
It's hard to stop if you always bite your nails when stressed.