How to Pronounce "won't breathe a word"
expression
WOHNT BREETH uh WURD
WOHNT BREETH uh WUHD
Definition
This expression means to promise not to tell anyone something; to keep a secret completely.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwoʊnt/ /ˈbɹið/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈwɝd
British English
wəʊnt/ /bɹˈiːð/ /æɪ/ /wˈɜːd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WOHNT BREETH uh WURD
UK
WOHNT BREETH uh WUHD
Listen in Context
Don't worry, I won't breathe a word about your surprise party.
She promised she won't breathe a word to anyone.
If you tell me, I won't breathe a word.
Seriously, you have my word—I won't breathe a word to anyone.