How to Pronounce "have forty winks"
expression
HAV FOR-tee WINKS
hav FAW-tee WINKS
Definition
To take a short nap, usually during the day, to rest and refresh yourself.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæv/ /ˈfɔɹti/ /ˈwɪŋks
British English
hæv/ /fˈɔːti/ /wˈɪŋks
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAV FOR-tee WINKS
UK
hav FAW-tee WINKS
Listen in Context
I feel tired. I think I'll have forty winks.
After lunch, she decided to have forty winks before going back to work.
He likes to have forty winks during his break.
If you have forty winks now, you'll feel much better later.