How to Pronounce "actions speak louder than words"
expression
AK-shunz SPEEK LOW-der THAN/THUN WURDZ
AK-shunz speek LOW-duh THAN WURDZ
Definition
This expression means that what people do is more important and shows their true intentions or feelings more than what they say.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈækʃənz/ /ˈspik/ /ˈɫaʊdɝ/ /ˈðæn/, /ðən/ /ˈwɝdz
British English
ˈækʃənz/ /spˈiːk/ /lˈaʊdɐ/ /ðˈɐn/ /wˈɜːdz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AK-shunz SPEEK LOW-der THAN/THUN WURDZ
UK
AK-shunz speek LOW-duh THAN WURDZ
Listen in Context
My dad always says, 'actions speak louder than words.'
She promises to help, but actions speak louder than words.
If you really care, remember that actions speak louder than words.
He talks about helping the community, but actions speak louder than words—so far, he hasn't done anything.