How to Pronounce "bite your tongue"
expression
BYT yor TUNG
BYT yaw TUNG
Definition
To stop yourself from saying something, usually because it might be rude, inappropriate, or cause trouble.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbaɪt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈtəŋ
British English
bˈaɪt/ /jˈɔː/ /tˈʌŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BYT yor TUNG
UK
BYT yaw TUNG
Listen in Context
I had to bite my tongue so I didn’t say something mean.
Sometimes it’s better to bite your tongue during an argument.
He wanted to complain but decided to bite his tongue instead.
"Just bite your tongue and let it go," she whispered.