How to Pronounce "mum's the word"
expression
MUHMZ thuh WURD
MUHMZ thuh WURD
Definition
This expression means to keep something a secret and not talk about it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈməmz/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈwɝd
British English
mʌmz/ /ðə, ði/ /wˈɜːd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MUHMZ thuh WURD
UK
MUHMZ thuh WURD
Listen in Context
Mum's the word about our surprise party.
He told me, 'Mum's the word,' so I can't tell anyone.
Don't forget, mum's the word until we finish the project.
We're getting a new manager next month, but mum's the word for now.