How to Pronounce "lose your tongue"
expression
LOOZ yur TUNG, LOOZ yor TUNG
LOOZ yaw TUNG
Definition
To become suddenly unable or unwilling to speak, usually due to shock, nervousness, or embarrassment.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫuz/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈtəŋ
British English
lˈuːz/ /jˈɔː/ /tˈʌŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LOOZ yur TUNG, LOOZ yor TUNG
UK
LOOZ yaw TUNG
Listen in Context
Why did you lose your tongue during the meeting?
Come on, don't lose your tongue now—just say what you think.
I tried to answer, but I completely lost my tongue in front of everyone.
You usually have so much to say—what, did you lose your tongue or something?