How to Pronounce "war of words"
expression
WAR-uhv-WURDZ
WAWV-WURDZ
Definition
A situation where two or more people or groups argue publicly, often in the media, using strong or critical language against each other.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɔɹ/ /ˈəv/ /ˈwɝdz
British English
wˈɔː/ /ˈɒv/ /wˈɜːdz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAR-uhv-WURDZ
UK
WAWV-WURDZ
Listen in Context
The two politicians began a war of words on television.
There was a war of words between the two companies.
The argument turned into a war of words online.
Their war of words lasted for weeks in the press.