How to Pronounce "tired and emotional"
expression
TY-erd and ee-MOH-shuh-nuhl
TY-uhd and ih-MOH-shuh-nuhl
Definition
Literally means feeling both tired and full of emotion, but is often used humorously or indirectly in British English to mean someone is drunk.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtaɪɝd/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈiˌmoʊʃənəɫ/, /ɪˈmoʊʃənəɫ
British English
tˈaɪəd/ /ˈænd/ /ɪmˈəʊʃənəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TY-erd and ee-MOH-shuh-nuhl
UK
TY-uhd and ih-MOH-shuh-nuhl
Listen in Context
I'm feeling tired and emotional after a long day at work.
Sometimes people get tired and emotional at weddings.
If you're tired and emotional, it's okay to take a break.
The politician was said to be tired and emotional after the party last night.