How to Pronounce "not utter a word"
expression
ˈnɑt/ /ˈətɝ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈwɝd
NAHT UH-ter uh WURD
nˈɒt/ /ˈʌtɐ/ /æɪ/ /wˈɜːd
NOT UT-uh uh WURD
Definition
To stay completely silent and not say anything, usually in a situation where speech is expected or possible.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɑt/ /ˈətɝ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈwɝd
British English
nˈɒt/ /ˈʌtɐ/ /æɪ/ /wˈɜːd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NAHT UH-ter uh WURD
UK
NOT UT-uh uh WURD
Listen in Context
He was so angry, he did not utter a word all night.
When the teacher asked for an explanation, the class did not utter a word.
She sat quietly and didn’t utter a word during dinner.
They saw the accident but didn’t utter a word to anyone.