How to Pronounce "out of the mouths of babes"
expression
OWT-uhv-DHUH MAWDHZ-uhv-BAYBZ
OWT-ov-DHUH MAWDHZ-ov-BAYBZ
Definition
This phrase is used when children say something surprisingly wise, honest, or true, often unintentionally. It highlights the innocence and honesty of children's words.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈmaʊðz/ /ˈəv/ /ˈbeɪbz
British English
ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv/ /ðə, ði/ /maʊðz/ /ˈɒv/ /bˈeɪbz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OWT-uhv-DHUH MAWDHZ-uhv-BAYBZ
UK
OWT-ov-DHUH MAWDHZ-ov-BAYBZ
Listen in Context
Out of the mouths of babes, he told us a simple truth about kindness.
My daughter said, 'Why can't everyone just share?' Out of the mouths of babes!
Out of the mouths of babes, my son asked why wars happen.
When little Mia said, 'I wish no one was ever lonely,' I thought, 'Out of the mouths of babes.'