How to Pronounce "shrinking violet"
expression
ˈʃɹɪŋkɪŋ/ /ˈvaɪəɫɪt/, /ˈvaɪɫɪt
SHRING-king VY-uh-lit
ʃɹˈɪŋkɪŋ/ /vˈaɪələt
shring-KING VY-uh-lut
Definition
A 'shrinking violet' is a person who is very shy, quiet, or easily embarrassed and prefers not to draw attention to themselves.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃɹɪŋkɪŋ/ /ˈvaɪəɫɪt/, /ˈvaɪɫɪt
British English
ʃɹˈɪŋkɪŋ/ /vˈaɪələt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHRING-king VY-uh-lit
UK
shring-KING VY-uh-lut
Listen in Context
Maria is a real shrinking violet in large groups.
He is no shrinking violet when it's time to speak up.
Don't be a shrinking violet; join the fun!
At meetings, Tom is anything but a shrinking violet—he always shares his ideas.