How to Pronounce "better keep still about it"
expression
BET-er KEEP STIL uh-BOWT IT
BET-uh KEEP STIL uh-BOWT IT
Definition
This expression means it's wiser not to talk about something, often because it could lead to trouble or it's a sensitive topic.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɛtɝ/ /ˈkip/ /ˈstɪɫ/ /əˈbaʊt/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt
British English
bˈɛtɐ/ /kˈiːp/ /stˈɪl/ /ɐbˈaʊt/ /ˈɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BET-er KEEP STIL uh-BOWT IT
UK
BET-uh KEEP STIL uh-BOWT IT
Listen in Context
You better keep still about it if you don't want problems.
She thinks we better keep still about it for now.
Everyone agreed we better keep still about it until tomorrow.
Trust me, you better keep still about it or the rumor will spread.