How to Pronounce "catch forty winks"
expression
KATCH FOR-tee WINKS
KATCH FAW-tee WINKS
Definition
To take a short nap or sleep for a brief period, usually to rest and feel refreshed.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkætʃ/ /ˈfɔɹti/ /ˈwɪŋks
British English
kˈætʃ/ /fˈɔːti/ /wˈɪŋks
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KATCH FOR-tee WINKS
UK
KATCH FAW-tee WINKS
Listen in Context
I need to catch forty winks before the meeting.
She likes to catch forty winks after lunch.
If you are tired, go catch forty winks.
I'll be back in ten minutes, just going to catch forty winks.