How to Pronounce "snitches get stitches"
expression
ˈsnɪtʃɪz/ /ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈstɪtʃɪz
SNITCH-iz get STITCH-iz
snˈɪtʃɪz/ /ɡˈɛt/ /stˈɪtʃɪz
s-NITCH-iz get s-TITCH-iz
Definition
An informal and threatening saying that warns people not to tell on others (inform on them), because if they do, they might be hurt as punishment.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsnɪtʃɪz/ /ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈstɪtʃɪz
British English
snˈɪtʃɪz/ /ɡˈɛt/ /stˈɪtʃɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SNITCH-iz get STITCH-iz
UK
s-NITCH-iz get s-TITCH-iz
Listen in Context
People say snitches get stitches to warn others not to tell secrets.
In some movies, the bad guys say snitches get stitches.
He heard someone whisper, 'snitches get stitches', so he kept quiet.
You didn't hear it from me, but remember: snitches get stitches.