How to Pronounce "collect your thoughts"
expression
kuh-LEKT yur THAWTS
kuh-LEKT yaw THAWTS
Definition
To pause and take time to organize what you are thinking, especially before speaking or making a decision.
IPA Transcription
American English
kəˈɫɛkt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈθɔts
British English
kəˈlɛkt/ /jˈɔː/ /θˈɔːts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuh-LEKT yur THAWTS
UK
kuh-LEKT yaw THAWTS
Listen in Context
I need a moment to collect my thoughts.
She paused to collect her thoughts before answering.
It's important to collect your thoughts before a big meeting.
Let me collect my thoughts—that was a lot of information!