How to Pronounce "button your lip"
expression
ˈbətən/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈɫɪp
BUH-tən yer LIP
bˈʌtən/ /jˈɔː/ /lˈɪp
BUT-ən yaw LIP
Definition
To keep quiet or stop talking, especially about something secret or sensitive.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbətən/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈɫɪp
British English
bˈʌtən/ /jˈɔː/ /lˈɪp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BUH-tən yer LIP
UK
BUT-ən yaw LIP
Listen in Context
You must button your lip and not tell anyone the secret.
The teacher told the students to button their lips during the test.
If you hear something private, just button your lip.
Come on, can you just button your lip about it? It’s supposed to be a surprise!