How to Pronounce "spill the beans"
expression
ˈspɪɫ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbinz
SPIL thuh BEENZ
spˈɪl/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈiːnz
spil THEE BEENZ
Definition
To tell a secret or reveal something that was supposed to be kept hidden.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈspɪɫ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbinz
British English
spˈɪl/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈiːnz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SPIL thuh BEENZ
UK
spil THEE BEENZ
Listen in Context
Don't spill the beans about the party. It's a surprise!
Who spilled the beans and told everyone our plan?
If you spill the beans, the game will be ruined.
I was trying to keep it a secret, but Sam totally spilled the beans.