How to Pronounce "a man of few words"
expression
uh MAN uhv FYOO WURDZ
uh MAN ov FYOO WURDZ
Definition
Someone who speaks very little and only says what is necessary. This person is quiet and does not talk much in conversation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈmæn/ /ˈəv/ /ˈfju/ /ˈwɝdz
British English
æɪ/ /mˈæn/ /ˈɒv/ /fjˈuː/ /wˈɜːdz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh MAN uhv FYOO WURDZ
UK
uh MAN ov FYOO WURDZ
Listen in Context
John is a man of few words. He only speaks when necessary.
My grandfather was a man of few words, but he was very wise.
If you are a man of few words, people will listen when you speak.
Everyone knows Mark is a man of few words, but his ideas always make an impact.