How to Pronounce "drawn and quartered"
expression
ˈdɹɔn/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈkwɔrtɚd
DRAWN and KWOR-terd
dɹˈɔːn/ /ˈænd/ /kwˈɔːtəd
drawn and KWAW-tuhd
Definition
A historical execution method in which a person was tied to horses and pulled apart; also sometimes used figuratively for being severely punished or criticized.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɹɔn/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈkwɔrtɚd
British English
dɹˈɔːn/ /ˈænd/ /kwˈɔːtəd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DRAWN and KWOR-terd
UK
drawn and KWAW-tuhd
Listen in Context
In medieval times, traitors were often drawn and quartered.
The king ordered the rebel leader to be drawn and quartered for his crimes.
Being drawn and quartered was one of the most feared punishments in history.
After I messed up that project, my boss practically drew and quartered me in the meeting.