Como Pronunciar "forked tongue"

expression

FORKT TUNG

FAWKT TUNG

Definição

If someone speaks with a forked tongue, it means they are lying, being deceitful, or saying one thing but meaning another. The phrase comes from the image of a snake's tongue and is often used to accuse someone of dishonesty.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈfɔɹkt/ /ˈtəŋ

Inglês Britânico

fˈɔːkt/ /tˈʌŋ

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

FORKT TUNG

FAWKT TUNG

Ouça em Contexto

He spoke with a forked tongue to trick her.

The leader spoke with a forked tongue to both sides.

You cannot trust someone who has a forked tongue.

"Be careful, that politician speaks with a forked tongue," she warned.