How to Pronounce "speak with a forked tongue"
expression
SPEEK with uh FORKT TUNG
SPEEK with uh FAWKT TUNG
Definition
To say things that are dishonest or meant to deceive others, especially by pretending to say one thing but meaning another.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈspik/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfɔɹkt/ /ˈtəŋ
British English
spˈiːk/ /wˈɪð/ /æɪ/ /fˈɔːkt/ /tˈʌŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SPEEK with uh FORKT TUNG
UK
SPEEK with uh FAWKT TUNG
Listen in Context
If you speak with a forked tongue, people will not trust you.
The manager spoke with a forked tongue during the meeting.
Children dislike it when adults speak with a forked tongue.
Politicians often speak with a forked tongue to win more votes.