How to Pronounce "lie about"
expression
ˈɫaɪ/ /əˈbaʊt
LYE uh-BOWT
lˈaɪ/ /ɐbˈaʊt
LYE uh-BOWT
Definition
To say something that is not true about a specific subject or situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫaɪ/ /əˈbaʊt
British English
lˈaɪ/ /ɐbˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LYE uh-BOWT
UK
LYE uh-BOWT
Listen in Context
He didn't lie about his test score.
She would never lie about her age.
It's wrong to lie about what happened.
Did you just lie about where you were last night?