How to Pronounce "loose lips sink ships"
expression
LOOS lips SINK ships
LOOSS lips SINK ships
Definition
This phrase means that being careless with what you say can cause serious problems, especially if you reveal secrets or sensitive information.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫus/ /ˈɫɪps/ /ˈsɪŋk/ /ˈʃɪps
British English
lˈuːs/ /lˈɪps/ /sˈɪŋk/ /ʃˈɪps
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LOOS lips SINK ships
UK
LOOSS lips SINK ships
Listen in Context
Remember, loose lips sink ships. Don’t talk about the project outside the team.
The manager said, 'loose lips sink ships,' so everyone kept quiet.
Be careful what you say. Loose lips sink ships!
He accidentally told the media our plans. Well, you know what they say—loose lips sink ships.