How to Pronounce "keep your mouth shut"
expression
KEEP yor MOWTH shut
KEEP yaw MOWTH shut
Definition
To tell someone not to speak, especially to stay silent about something. It can also mean to stop talking altogether.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkip/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈmaʊθ/ /ˈʃət
British English
kˈiːp/ /jˈɔː/ /mʌʊθ/ /ʃˈʌt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KEEP yor MOWTH shut
UK
KEEP yaw MOWTH shut
Listen in Context
If you know the answer, keep your mouth shut.
He told me to keep my mouth shut about the surprise party.
You should keep your mouth shut during the meeting.
Jenny can't keep her mouth shut—she always shares everyone's secrets.