How to Pronounce "show and tell"
expression
SHOH-and-TEL, SHOH-ənd-TEL
SHUH-oh-and-TEL
Definition
A classroom activity where children bring an object to school and tell the others about it. It can also refer to explaining or demonstrating something to a group.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃoʊ/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈtɛɫ
British English
ʃˈəʊ/ /ˈænd/ /tˈɛl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHOH-and-TEL, SHOH-ənd-TEL
UK
SHUH-oh-and-TEL
Listen in Context
We have show and tell every Friday at school.
I brought my favorite toy for show and tell.
During show and tell, each child talks about their item.
My daughter couldn’t wait to show her seashells at show and tell.