How to Pronounce "use strong language"
expression
ˈjus/, /ˈjuz/ /ˈstɹɔŋ/ /ˈɫæŋɡwədʒ/, /ˈɫæŋɡwɪdʒ
YOOS / YOOZ STRAWNG LANG-gwidj
juːz/ /stɹˈɒŋ/ /lˈæŋɡwɪdʒ
YOOZ strong LANG-gwidj
Definition
To speak using words that are very direct, forceful, rude, or sometimes offensive, often to express strong emotions like anger.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈjus/, /ˈjuz/ /ˈstɹɔŋ/ /ˈɫæŋɡwədʒ/, /ˈɫæŋɡwɪdʒ
British English
juːz/ /stɹˈɒŋ/ /lˈæŋɡwɪdʒ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
YOOS / YOOZ STRAWNG LANG-gwidj
UK
YOOZ strong LANG-gwidj
Listen in Context
Please don't use strong language in the classroom.
He sometimes uses strong language when he is upset.
If you use strong language, people may feel offended.
The coach used strong language to motivate the team after their loss.