How to Pronounce "not breathe a word of it"
expression
NAHT BREETH uh WURD uhv IT
NOT BREETH ay WURD ov IT
Definition
This expression means to keep something completely secret and not tell anyone about it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɑt/ /ˈbɹið/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈwɝd/ /ˈəv/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt
British English
nˈɒt/ /bɹˈiːð/ /æɪ/ /wˈɜːd/ /ˈɒv/ /ˈɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NAHT BREETH uh WURD uhv IT
UK
NOT BREETH ay WURD ov IT
Listen in Context
Promise you will not breathe a word of it to anyone.
He didn't breathe a word of it to his friends.
She made me swear to not breathe a word of it.
Please don't breathe a word of it; it's supposed to be a surprise.