How to Pronounce "blow the whistle"
expression
BLOH-thuh-WIH-suhl
blOH-thuh-WIH-suhl
Definition
To report or reveal something illegal or wrong, especially by informing authorities or the public about it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɫoʊ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhwɪsəɫ/, /ˈwɪsəɫ
British English
blˈəʊ/ /ðə, ði/ /wˈɪsəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BLOH-thuh-WIH-suhl
UK
blOH-thuh-WIH-suhl
Listen in Context
The employee decided to blow the whistle on the company's illegal activities.
If you see something wrong, you should blow the whistle.
He was afraid to blow the whistle because he might lose his job.
It takes courage to blow the whistle, especially when everyone else stays silent.