Cómo Pronunciar "brevity is the soul of wit"

expression

BREV-uh-tee iz thuh SOHL uhv WIT

BREV-i-tee iz thuh SOHL uhv WIT

Definición

This expression means that being brief and concise makes a statement clever or intelligent. Saying more with fewer words is considered a mark of true wit.

Transcripción IPA

Inglés Americano

ˈbɹɛvəti/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈsoʊɫ/ /ˈəv/ /ˈwɪt

Inglés Británico

bɹˈɛvɪti/ /ˈɪz/ /ðə, ði/ /sˈəʊl/ /ˈɒv/ /wˈɪt

Pronunciación Simplificada

EE.UU.

BREV-uh-tee iz thuh SOHL uhv WIT

BREV-i-tee iz thuh SOHL uhv WIT

Escucha en Contexto

Remember, brevity is the soul of wit when giving a speech.

Teachers often say, 'brevity is the soul of wit' about writing essays.

Sarah's jokes are short because she believes brevity is the soul of wit.

If you want people to listen, just remember, brevity is the soul of wit.